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IMD Issues Orange Alert for Ernakulam and Thrissur Districts
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 18 Jun 2026, 04:32 PM
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for the districts of Ernakulam and Thrissur, indicating the possibility of heavy rainfall.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced an orange alert for two districts in Kerala: Ernakulam and Thrissur. This alert signifies a warning of heavy rainfall in these areas.
Residents and authorities in Ernakulam and Thrissur are advised to remain vigilant as the weather conditions may lead to significant disruption. An orange alert is typically issued when rainfall is expected to be substantial, potentially causing localized flooding or other weather-related issues.
Further details regarding the specific forecast or duration of the alert were not immediately available, but the issuance of the orange alert by the IMD underscores the need for preparedness in the affected regions.
Residents and authorities in Ernakulam and Thrissur are advised to remain vigilant as the weather conditions may lead to significant disruption. An orange alert is typically issued when rainfall is expected to be substantial, potentially causing localized flooding or other weather-related issues.
Further details regarding the specific forecast or duration of the alert were not immediately available, but the issuance of the orange alert by the IMD underscores the need for preparedness in the affected regions.