IMD Issues Heavy Rainfall Alerts Across Kerala; Monsoon Likely by June 4
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- •IMD issued 'orange' and 'yellow' alerts for 14 districts in Kerala from June 2 to June 6, 2026.
- •'Orange alert' districts include Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Wayanad for June 2, with more districts added on subsequent days.
- •Southwest monsoon expected to arrive in Kerala by June 4, 2026.
- •Rainfall predictions include widespread showers, thunderstorms, lightning, and winds up to 50 kmph.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a series of weather alerts across Kerala as the state braces for widespread heavy rainfall, lightning, and strong winds between June 2 and June 6, 2026. The department has placed multiple districts under 'orange' and 'yellow' alerts, signaling varying degrees of rainfall intensity.
On Tuesday, June 2, the IMD issued an 'orange alert' for three northern districts—Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Wayanad—indicating very heavy rainfall. The remaining 11 districts across the state were placed under a 'yellow alert,' signifying heavy rainfall. The alerts come with warnings of thunderstorms, moderate rainfall, and gusty winds in most parts of the state, except Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam.
