Kerala schools closed in these districts for next 2 days due to heavy rain; Full IMD alert list inside

Kerala Heavy Rain Alert: Due to a fresh spell of heavy rains, the District Collector in Kannur has declared holidays for all educational institutions, including anganwadis, professional colleges, and tuition centres, on June 14 and 15. The decision comes after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a warning about heavy rainfall in the state.

Widespread rains expected

The IMD has forecast widespread rain across Kerala for the next five days. This is due to westerly winds over the state and a cyclonic circulation over northern Karnataka. According to officials, several parts of Kerala will experience heavy rainfall and strong winds from June 14 to 17.

Fishermen warned

The IMD has also advised fishermen to avoid venturing out to sea along the Kerala-Karnataka-Lakshadweep coast between Friday and June 17. Strong winds and rough weather are expected along the coastline during this period.

Weather alerts issued

The IMD has issued:

• Orange alert in 10 districts for Friday
• Yellow alert in 4 districts for Friday
• Red alert in 2 districts for Saturday
• Orange alert in 9 districts for Saturday
• Yellow alert in 2 districts for Saturday

A red alert indicates extremely heavy rain (more than 20 cm in 24 hours), orange suggests very heavy rain (11–20 cm), and yellow means heavy rain (6–11 cm).

Early monsoon caused damage

The monsoon had hit Kerala early this year, on May 24, bringing heavy rains that caused widespread damage. Roads and low-lying areas were flooded, and trees and power poles were uprooted in many regions. The rains had eased after May 31 but are now expected to intensify again in the coming days.

Inputs from PTI