Heavy downpours swept across several parts of Kerala today, affecting both last-minute Onam preparations on Uthradam and morning rallies held for Nabi Dinam.

Northern districts have experienced continuous rainfall since last night, while Central Kerala witnessed fluctuating spells of heavy showers through the morning. This wet spell aligns with weather forecasts issued by Metbeat Weather earlier last week.

Low-Pressure System Triggers Arabian Sea Winds

While the cyclonic circulation that developed off the Northern Kerala coast has weakened, a low-pressure system over the Gangetic plains in West Bengal is drawing strong westerly winds from the Arabian Sea toward the coast.

Additionally, peripheral atmospheric influence from active cyclones in the Pacific Ocean is contributing to the persistent rainfall across the state.

Central Kerala Bear the Brunt: Alerts Issued

Heavy to very heavy rainfall was recorded from late yesterday afternoon through this morning across key central and southern districts, including:

Kottayam
Pathanamthitta
Ernakulam
Idukki
Alappuzha

Following the Orange Alerts issued for nine districts yesterday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed nine districts under Yellow Alerts today. If the downpours continue at their current intensity, these warnings may be upgraded to Orange Alerts.

Safety Advisory: Residents in flood-prone zones, riverbanks, and landslide-vulnerable hill slopes are advised to remain cautious and follow local administration guidelines.

High-Risk Warning for Hill Districts & Tourists

Travelers and locals are urged to avoid non-essential night travel through eastern high-range areas.

Due to extremely heavy localized rainfall in forest zones where rain gauges are unavailable, the risk of sudden landslips or flash floods remains high. Eco-tourism centers and hillside destinations are currently unsafe for leisure visits.

48-Hour Rainfall Forecast

According to Metbeat Weather observations, heavy rainfall is expected to persist over the next 24 to 48 hours, particularly covering districts from Malappuram southward:

High-Risk Region	Expected Timeline
Malappuram, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Palakkad	Strong spells through next 24 hours
Alappuzha, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Kollam	Continuous rain through 3rd Onam day

Rainfall activity across the state is expected to gradually ease starting Thursday.

Metbeat News wishes all our readers a very Happy Onam and Milad-un-Nabi! Stay safe and stay updated with live weather alerts with Metbeat.com