Thiruvananthapuram: The weather department has forecasted heavy rains in the two southern districts of Kerala – Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam. The India Meteorological Department has revised its rain forecast for Kerala, issuing an orange alert for Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam districts on Sunday.
Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam will continue under yellow alert.
Heavy rains in Ernakulam town leading to waterlogging
However, heavy rains have lashed at various parts of Ernakulam and Alappuzha districts on Sunday leading to waterlogging in many parts. Water gushed into many shops including textile shops and electronic shops in Ernakulam causing huge trouble for businessman and traders.
The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority has announced that sirens will be sounded in Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam districts today at 4 pm as part of the KaWaCHam warning system.
An orange alert signifies 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm of rainfall in 24 hours, while a yellow alert indicates 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm within the same period.
According to the IMD, heavy rain accompanied by lightning, thunder and gusty winds of up to 40 kmph is likely to persist in the state till November 26 due to a cyclonic circulation over the southeast Arabian Sea.
Yellow alert in districts
Nov 23: Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki
Nov 24: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Palakkad, Malappuram
Nov 25: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam
Nov 26: Thiruvananthapuram
Heavy rainfall (7 cm to 11 cm in 24 hours) is very likely to occur at one or two places in Kerala from November 22 to 26, 2025, and over Lakshadweep on November 22 and 23, 2025. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are very likely at one or two places over Kerala and Lakshadweep from November 22 to 26, 2025,” the IMD stated.
Sabarimala pilgrims have been advised to exercise caution as moderate rainfall is expected in Sannidhanam, Pampa and Nilakkal on Sunday.
However, no major untoward incident has been reported in Sabarimala as the crowds were under control and hence no major rush was reported.