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  1. The India Meteorological Department reported on the status of the South West Monsoon in Kerala on May 28, 2026, with forecasts indicating its expected arrival in Delhi during June.

Heavy Rains and Flood Warnings Affect Coastal and Central Kerala Districts

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has been issuing alerts regarding heavy rains and floods across various locations in Kerala. In early August 2026, the IMD issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, and Idukki districts. Separately, heavy rains lashed northern Kannur district, causing mudslides at a National Highway construction site and leading to traffic disruptions.

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The adverse weather conditions are causing significant operational impacts on infrastructure and local services across the affected regions of Kerala. The alerts necessitate vigilance regarding potential further mudslides and flooding in vulnerable areas.

The India Meteorological Department reported on the status of the South West Monsoon in Kerala on May 28, 2026, with forecasts indicating its expected arrival in Delhi during June.

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Who's involved

  • India Meteorological DepartmentThe government agency responsible for issuing official weather forecasts and alerts.
  • KeralaThe Indian state of Kerala, which is currently experiencing the weather events.
  • KannurThe district of Kannur, which experienced mudslides due to heavy rains.

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  1. IMD forecasts a reduction in rain intensity for Kottayam and Malappuram districts in Kerala.Sub-event
  2. Warnings issued by IMD regarding heavy rains and floods, but no specific location was provided.1 source
  3. Heavy rain alerts are being issued for Kasaragod, a location in the state of Kerala, due to ongoing weather patterns.Sub-event
  4. Heavy rainfall warnings have been issued for Palakkad and Malappuram, located in the northern districts of Kerala.Sub-event
  5. IMD issues heavy rainfall warnings for Thrissur and Kannur in Kerala.1 source
  6. IMD issued monsoon alerts in Kerala, prompting the closure of educational institutions in Thrissur.1 source
  7. IMD issues alerts regarding monsoon activity in Kerala.1 source
  8. Heavy rain is likely to occur in Udupi district.Sub-event
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  1. IMD issued a red alert for Kozhikode and Kasaragod, prohibiting trekking and quarrying due to heavy rainfall warnings.Sub-event
  2. IMD issued warnings for intensified rainfall in Kerala.1 source

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