Heavy rains continued across Kerala on Saturday, causing waterlogging, uprooting trees and disrupting daily life. The IMD issued a red alert in five districts and warned of extremely heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds across parts of the state
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast below normal rainfall across major parts of India, including Kerala, in 2026 due to the El Niño effect. IMD Director Neetha K Gopal noted that while Kerala may see some good showers around June 10, overall rainfall for June and the monsoon season will be deficient.
Kerala braces for intensified monsoon rains with IMD issuing an orange alert for Kannur and Kasaragod, and yellow alerts for seven districts. Heavy downpours have caused damage, fatalities, and rising dam levels.
Heavy monsoon rains lashed Kerala, flooding parts of Ernakulam, Idukki, and Thrissur. The IMD issued an orange alert in seven districts as rivers swelled and erosion threatened areas near vulnerable bridges
