IMD puts Pathanamthitta, Kottayam and Idukki under an orange alert as heavy rain spreads across Kerala

1 October 2026

The India Meteorological Department placed Pathanamthitta, Kottayam and Idukki under an orange alert on 1 October 2026, warning of very heavy rainfall of 12 to 20 cm in 24 hours.
A yellow alert, for heavy rainfall of 7 to 11 cm in 24 hours, was in force the same day for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Ernakulam, Palakkad, Malappuram and Wayanad.
Yellow alerts were also issued for 4 October in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam, and for 5 October in Pathanamthitta, Idukki and Malappuram.
Heavy rain is expected in the State through 7 October.
The rain was attributed to an upper-air cyclonic circulation over north coastal Tamil Nadu and adjoining areas.
Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds of 40 to 50 kmph were forecast.
No fishermen warning was issued.
The districts were warned of waterlogging, poor visibility, fallen trees, flash floods, landslides and crop damage.