After a delayed onset, the southwest monsoon has intensified across Kerala, bringing heavy rainfall to several districts in central and northern parts of the state over the past two days.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for five districts—Kasaragod, Kannur, Kozhikode, Wayanad, and Malappuram—on Saturday (June 6, 2026), warning of extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 204 mm within 24 hours.
Alerts Issued Across State
The IMD has placed the remaining districts under an orange alert, except Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, and Alappuzha, where very heavy rainfall is expected. On Sunday (June 7), a red alert has been issued for Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Wayanad, while Kasaragod, Kannur, Thrissur, and Palakkad remain under orange alert.
Weather Systems Driving Monsoon Activity
According to the IMD, an upper-air cyclonic circulation persists over coastal Karnataka at an altitude of 3.1 to 4.5 km above mean sea level. Another cyclonic circulation is also present over Myanmar and the adjoining Andaman Sea.
The system along the west coast is strengthening monsoon wind convergence over Kerala, Karnataka, and Goa, resulting in widespread heavy rainfall. Moisture-laden westerly winds from the Arabian Sea are expected to intensify rainfall activity across Kerala.
Heavy Rainfall Likely to Continue
The wet spell is expected to continue until June 10, increasing the risk of waterlogging and flooding in low-lying areas. Disaster management authorities have stepped up preparedness measures to handle the expected adverse weather conditions.
Highest Rainfall Recorded
In the last 24 hours ending at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Kunnathanam in Pathanamthitta recorded the highest rainfall at 150 mm. It was followed by Ranni (140 mm), Venkurinji (130 mm), Munakkal in Thrissur (110 mm), and Cherthala and Ernakulam South, both recording 100 mm of rainfall.
