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Yellow alert in 11 Kerala districts for heavy rain
The Story in Brief
The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert in 11 districts of Kerala, forecasting heavy rainfall across the state on Friday, 6 November 2026. The alert covers Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod.
A yellow alert indicates the possibility of 7 cm to 11 cm of rain within 24 hours. The IMD has also forecast heavy rain on Saturday, 7 November, with yellow alerts in five districts: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha and Kottayam.
The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority has warned that thunderstorms with winds up to 50 kmph are possible.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The yellow alert covers a broad swath of Kerala, from the capital to the northern coast, signalling widespread wet weather. The IMD's two-day forecast suggests the rain may concentrate in southern districts on Saturday, narrowing the warning zone. The KSDMA's wind speed warning adds a safety dimension beyond rainfall alone. Residents in the affected districts face disruption, but the alert level remains at the lowest tier, indicating no immediate need for evacuation. The next update from the IMD will clarify whether the system strengthens or weakens.
Source: onmanorama.com
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