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IMD issues orange alert for six districts in Kerala amid heavy rains
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 08:01 PM
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The India Meteorological Department has placed six districts of Kerala under an orange alert as heavy rainfall is expected in the coming days.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert covering six districts in the state of Kerala, signalling a high likelihood of intense and prolonged rainfall. The alert, the second-highest level in the country's weather warning system, advises residents to stay prepared for possible flooding and landslides.
Authorities have been instructed to monitor river levels closely and to activate emergency response teams in the affected districts. Local administrations are urged to clear drainage channels, reinforce vulnerable structures, and ensure that relief supplies are on standby.
The IMD cautions that the weather pattern may persist for several days, and it recommends that people avoid non-essential travel, especially in low‑lying areas prone to waterlogging. Continuous updates will be provided through official channels as the situation evolves.
Authorities have been instructed to monitor river levels closely and to activate emergency response teams in the affected districts. Local administrations are urged to clear drainage channels, reinforce vulnerable structures, and ensure that relief supplies are on standby.
The IMD cautions that the weather pattern may persist for several days, and it recommends that people avoid non-essential travel, especially in low‑lying areas prone to waterlogging. Continuous updates will be provided through official channels as the situation evolves.