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Yellow alert for seven Kerala districts issued; IMD notes trough and recent heavy rainfall
The India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for seven Kerala districts warning of isolated heavy rains, with expected rainfall between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm in the next 24 hours. A trough from South interior Karnataka to the Gulf of Mannar across Tamil Nadu is expected to bring more moisture and potentially trigger summer thundershowers for five days. In the prior 24 hours, several areas recorded heavy rainfall, including Palode (120 mm) and Thennala (70 mm).
Why It Matters
The alert indicates potential disruption due to heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding in parts of Kerala; authorities and residents should monitor updates and take precautionary measures.
Timeline
3 Events
Heavy rainfall in the last 24 hours ending 8:30 a.m. on Friday; Palode 120 mm, Thennala 70 mm
May 1, 2026
Reports show many places in the state recorded heavy rains in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, with Palode in Thiruvananthapuram district recording 120 mm and Thennala in Malappuram district recording 70 mm.
IMD bulletin cites trough bringing moisture from sea; possible five-day thundershowers
May 1, 2026
A weather bulletin stated a trough runs from South interior Karnataka to the Gulf of Mannar across Tamil Nadu at 0.9 km above mean sea level. This is likely to draw more moisture from the sea, triggering summer thundershowers for the next five days.
IMD issues yellow alert for seven Kerala districts for potential heavy rains
May 1, 2026
The India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Malappuram, Wayanad and Kannur, warning of isolated heavy rains. The alert indicates rainfall in the range of 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm is likely in the next 24 hours.