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Weather
IMD Issues Heavy Rain Alert for Most Kerala Districts
✍️ Mathrubhumi English
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 06:36 PM
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The Indian Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall across most districts in Kerala, advising that school and college closures will be decided on a local basis.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rain alert covering the majority of districts in Kerala. The warning comes as a precautionary measure ahead of the monsoon season, which is expected to bring significant rainfall to the state.
According to the alert, the intensity of the rain will vary across districts, and local authorities are advised to monitor conditions closely. Schools and colleges are advised to decide on holidays based on the prevailing weather in their respective areas.
The IMD’s announcement was reported by Mathrubhumi English, emphasizing the need for vigilance among residents and educational institutions. No specific dates for school closures have been announced yet, as decisions will be made by local education authorities in response to the weather updates.
According to the alert, the intensity of the rain will vary across districts, and local authorities are advised to monitor conditions closely. Schools and colleges are advised to decide on holidays based on the prevailing weather in their respective areas.
The IMD’s announcement was reported by Mathrubhumi English, emphasizing the need for vigilance among residents and educational institutions. No specific dates for school closures have been announced yet, as decisions will be made by local education authorities in response to the weather updates.