Kerala Rains: Orange Alert Issued for 2 Districts, Yellow for 7

Rapid Summary

• High Rainfall Recorded: Padinjarathara in Wayanad received the highest rainfall of 13 cm in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 a.m., Monday (August 18, 2025). Vythiri and Ambalavayal in Wayanad recorded 9 cm each, wiht Munnar (Idukki), Thalassery and Ayyankunnu (Kannur), and Panathur (Kasaragod) recording 7 cm.
• Weather Alert Issued: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued:

– Orange alert for Kannur and Kasaragod forecasting very heavy rains on Monday.
– Yellow alert for isolated heavy rains across Wayanad, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thrissur, Ernakulam, and Idukki.

• Cause of Rainfall: Strong westerlies over Kerala are being fuelled by a low-pressure system formed over the Bay of Bengal on Sunday.
• Outlook: Rain is expected to continue across parts of central and north Kerala for several days but may reduce as the low-pressure weakens.

Indian opinion analysis

The continuation of monsoonal rains driven by a low-pressure system highlights India’s reliance on robust meteorological systems to monitor variances during critical weather events.The alerts issued aim to mitigate risks while informing residents about potential disruptions due to localized floods or landslides-a frequent concern during intense weather patterns in regions such as Kerala. Areas like Padinjarathara recording meaningful rainfall signal possible erosion risks that could impact local agriculture or infrastructure. With timely communication from IMD-like color-coded warnings-the focus should be placed on proactive measures like drainage management while monitoring long-term implications tied to climate trends affecting monsoon behavior.

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