In Kerala, the river and damage caused by continuous rains, ‘Orange Alert’ in nine districts

Thiruvananthapuram: The river and dam have been filled with continuous rains in many parts of Kerala on Sunday. At the same time, there was waterlogging in the low -lying areas. The Meteorological Department has released ‘Orange Alert’ for nine districts of the state. The Meteorological Department has released ‘Orange Alert’ for Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasargod districts. ‘Yellow Alert’ has been released for the remaining five districts of Kerala.

The IMD has predicted moderate rainfall at one or two places in all the districts of the state and strong winds at a speed of 40 km per hour. In Palakkad, their gates were opened to extract additional water as the water level in various dams rises. According to the Palakkad district administration, where the gates of the dams have been opened, these include Malampuzha, Mangalam, Siruwani, Meenkara and Pothundi. Meanwhile, the Irrigation Design and Research Board (IDRB) has issued a ‘danger warning’ for Manimala and Mogral rivers respectively in Pathanamthitta and Kasargod districts, as the water level has increased significantly.

Heavy rains are expected for next 7 days

According to the estimates of the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of continuing heavy to very heavy rainfall in Kerala for the next 7 days. According to the Meteorological Department, a cyclonic circulation of air formed 3.1 km above sea level remains. Around July 24, 2025, a new low pressure area is likely to be formed over the Bay of North Bengal.

Due to this, strong winds are expected to cause strong winds in Kerala and Lakshadweep region. Due to their influence, there is a possibility of heavy rainfall (7 cm to 11 cm from 7 cm in 24 hours) to very heavy rainfall (12 cm in 24 hours) at one or two places in Kerala from 24 to 26 July. And from 21 to 23 July at one or two places in Kerala and on July 20, there is a possibility of heavy rainfall (7 cm to 11 cm in 24 hours) in Lakshadweep.