Kerala Weather Update: IMD Issues Orange Alert for 3 Districts; Deep Depression Triggers Heavy Rain, High Wave Warning, and Fishing Ban

Kozhikode: Monsoon rains are set to intensify heavily across Kerala as multiple atmospheric systems align over the region. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a severe weather warning for the northern districts, placing them under an Orange Alert due to the threat of heavy to very heavy rainfall. Coastal regions are also on high alert for intense sea surges, prompting an immediate ban on fishing activities.

Multiple Weather Systems Active over Indian Coast

The current surge in rain is driven by three distinct meteorological phenomena working in tandem:

Deep Depression Over Land: The low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a deep depression and made landfall. It is currently positioned over northern inland Odisha, moving west-northwestward near Balasore—between Chandbali and Digha. It is expected to continue its trajectory across North Odisha and North Chhattisgarh toward Jharkhand over the next 24 to 48 hours.
Upper Air Circulation (UAC): A new upper air circulation has formed in the East-Central Arabian Sea, lying close to the Maharashtra coast. This system is heavily feeding moisture directly into northern Kerala.
Off-Shore Trough: A persistent off-shore trough stretches all the way from the South Gujarat coast to the Kerala coast, keeping the monsoon supply line highly active.

Depression over north interior Odisha - Source: KSDMA

Heavy to Very Heavy Rainfall: Orange Alerts Issued

As the deep depression advances into Central India, heavy rainfall will spread from the northern regions into Central and Southern Kerala, bringing isolated heavy downpours to southern districts.
The IMD has placed the following northern districts under an Orange Alert, warning residents to prepare for intense, torrential spells.

July 6 (Today): Kasaragod, KannurHeavy to Very Heavy Rainfall.

July 7 (Tomorrow): Kasaragod, Kannur, KozhikodeHeavy to Very Heavy Rainfall

High Wave and Sea Surge Advisory (INCOIS)

The National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has issued a critical safety warning for the southwestern coast. High waves ranging from 2.9 to 3.6 meters along with severe coastal erosion and sea surges (Kallakkadal phenomenon) are expected until 11:30 PM on July 7, 2026. The most vulnerable coastal stretches identified include:

Malappuram: From Kadalundi Nagaram to Palappetty.
Kozhikode: From Chaliyam FH to Ramanattukara.
Kannur & Kasaragod: From Valapattanam to New Mahe, and Kunchathur to Kottakkunnu.

Critical Safety Guidelines & Complete Fishing Ban

Official Directive: The IMD has enforced a strict ban on all fishing operations along the Kerala, Karnataka, and Lakshadweep coasts valid until July 7. Gale-force winds speeds are expected to clock between 40 to 50 km/h over the sea.
Metbeat News urges coastal residents and tourists to strictly follow these safety precautions.

KSDMA issue alert for fishermans - Source: KSDMA

Evacuation: Residents in severe sea-surge zones must relocate to safer ground or relief camps as directed by local authorities.
Harbor Safety: All fishing vessels, including traditional boats and mechanized trawlers, must be securely anchored inside harbors. Maintain a safe physical distance between boats to avoid collisions caused by rough waves.
No Boat Movements: Launching or docking any vessel during this period is highly dangerous due to unpredictable Kallakkadal swell waves.
Beach Tourism Suspended: All beach-related tourism, recreational activities, and entering the sea are completely prohibited until INCOIS officially revokes the warning.

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Kerala Weather Update: Heavy Rain Forecast, High Wave Warning, and Fishing Ban
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