Kerala Weather Today: IMD predicts heavy to very heavy rain in 13 districts; check district-wise rain forecast till August 10

Kerala is likely to see another spell of widespread rainfall over the next few days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting isolated heavy to very heavy rain in several districts on Friday, August 7. The latest district-wise rainfall forecast indicates that rain intensity is expected to gradually ease from August 8, with most districts likely to receive light to moderate showers by August 9 and 10.

The IMD forecast, issued on August 6, covers Kerala and Lakshadweep for August 6-10.

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Kerala weather today, August 7

Several districts in Kerala are likely to experience isolated heavy rainfall on Friday, August 7, according to the IMD.

The forecast indicates isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall in some districts, while others are expected to receive isolated heavy showers.

The districts covered by the forecast include Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad and Kannur.

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Rainfall is marked as "very likely" across the districts in the IMD forecast.

Kerala rain forecast for August 8

Rain is expected to continue across Kerala on Saturday, August 8, although the intensity is likely to come down in several areas.

The IMD has forecast isolated heavy rainfall in several districts, while other areas are likely to receive light to moderate rain.

The shift towards lower rainfall intensity suggests that the widespread wet conditions may gradually ease after Friday, although isolated heavy showers could still affect parts of the state.

Kerala weather forecast for August 9

By Sunday, August 9, the IMD forecast indicates a further reduction in rainfall intensity.

Most districts are expected to receive light to moderate rainfall, with the forecast probability of rain remaining very likely.

This means Kerala could continue to experience cloudy and rainy conditions even as the possibility of isolated intense showers decreases.

Kerala rainfall forecast for August 10

The rainfall pattern is expected to remain relatively subdued on Monday, August 10.

The IMD has forecast light to moderate rainfall across Kerala, with rain remaining very likely in the districts covered by the forecast.

Compared with August 7, the forecast points to a noticeable easing in rainfall intensity by August 9 and 10.

Lakshadweep weather forecast

The IMD has also issued a district-wise rainfall forecast for Lakshadweep.

On August 7, Lakshadweep is likely to receive isolated heavy rainfall, with the probability of rain listed as very likely.

Rainfall intensity is expected to ease from August 8, with light to moderate rainfall forecast for August 8, 9 and 10. Rain remains very likely throughout the forecast period.

Kerala rain forecast: What to expect

Overall, the latest IMD forecast suggests that Friday, August 7, could be the wettest day of the four-day period, with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall possible in parts of Kerala.

Rainfall intensity is expected to gradually decrease from August 8, with light to moderate showers becoming more dominant across the state by August 9 and 10.

Residents in districts expecting heavier showers should remain alert to sudden changes in weather, particularly in areas vulnerable to waterlogging and other rain-related disruptions.