The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that rainfall activity is likely to intensify across Kerala from June 3 as conditions become increasingly favourable for the further advance of the southwest monsoon.
In view of the forecast, the IMD has issued weather alerts across the state, cautioning residents about the possibility of heavy rainfall, waterlogging and other rain-related hazards over the coming days.
For Tuesday, June 3, a yellow alert has been issued in 10 districts — Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad. A yellow alert indicates the possibility of heavy rainfall ranging between 7 and 12 centimetres within 24 hours.
According to the IMD, weather conditions are favourable for the southwest monsoon to advance further into more parts of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Lakshadweep and adjoining sea areas during the next two to three days.
As reported on Gold 101.3 FM, UAE’s No.1 Radio Station, the weather department has also upgraded the alert level in several districts, forecasting more intense rainfall as the monsoon strengthens over the region.
For June 3, an orange alert has been issued for Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam and Thrissur districts, signalling the likelihood of very heavy rainfall. The remaining districts, including Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod, remain under a yellow alert.
The alert level is expected to expand further on June 4. Orange alerts have been issued for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam and Thrissur districts. Yellow alerts remain in place for Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod.
The IMD has also warned of squally weather conditions along and off the Kerala coast until June 5. Wind speeds are expected to range between 35 and 45 kilometres per hour, with gusts reaching up to 55 kilometres per hour. Fishermen have been strongly advised not to venture into the sea during this period.
Authorities have cautioned that intense rainfall may trigger waterlogging in urban areas, flash floods, landslides in vulnerable regions, traffic disruptions, reduced visibility, damage to weak structures, uprooting of trees and losses to standing crops.
Residents living in low-lying areas, near rivers and in landslide-prone locations have been advised to remain vigilant, closely monitor official weather updates and move to safer locations if required.
With the southwest monsoon expected to gain further strength in the coming days, disaster management and local authorities are closely monitoring the situation across the state.
