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IMD Issues Red Alert for Extreme Rain in Five Kerala Districts
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🗓 25 Oct 2026, 05:19 AM
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The Indian Meteorological Department has placed five districts in Kerala under a red alert after warning of extreme rainfall.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for extreme rainfall in five districts of Kerala.
A red alert signals the possibility of severe weather, including heavy downpours and flash flooding, and is the highest level of warning issued by the IMD.
Local authorities have urged residents in the affected areas to take precautions, stay indoors, and avoid low‑lying or flood‑prone zones.
The specific districts were not named in the initial statement, and officials will monitor the situation closely and issue further guidance as needed.
A red alert signals the possibility of severe weather, including heavy downpours and flash flooding, and is the highest level of warning issued by the IMD.
Local authorities have urged residents in the affected areas to take precautions, stay indoors, and avoid low‑lying or flood‑prone zones.
The specific districts were not named in the initial statement, and officials will monitor the situation closely and issue further guidance as needed.