IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Kerala over next 3-4 days

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], May 29 (ANI): The India Meteorological Department has predicted that heavy rainfall is very likely to occur at isolated places in Kerala over the next 3-4 days.
The Met Centre has also issued a red alert for rainfall for eight districts of Kerala, including Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts.
An orange alert of rainfall has been issued for six districts - Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Thrissur, Palakkad and Malappuram.
As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), strong westerly winds are likely to persist at lower tropospheric levels over Kerala and the Lakshadweep region for the next two to three days, resulting in widespread rainfall.
The IMD stated, "Strong westerlies likely to continue at lower tropospheric levels over Kerala and the Lakshadweep region during the next 2-3 days. Under the influence of these, widespread rainfall activity with scattered Heavy rainfall to Very Heavy rainfall with isolated Extremely Heavy rainfall is very likely to occur over Kerala on 29th & 30th May 2025. Heavy rainfall is very likely to occur at isolated places over Kerala on 31st May, 1st and 2nd June 2025."
"Red alert issued in 8 districts, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod. Orange alert in 6 districts, Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Thrissur, Palakkad and Malappuram," it added.
Meanwhile, in view of the continued heavy rainfall and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predictions, district administrations across Kerala have declared a holiday for all educational institutions in several districts on May 30 (Friday).
The precautionary measure applies to professional colleges, anganwadis, tuition centers, madrassas, and special coaching classes.
Kannur District Collector announced a holiday for all educational institutions including anganwadis, madrassas, tuition centers, and special classes. The district declared a similar holiday on the previous day due to intense rainfall.
With an Orange alert in effect for Ernakulam, a holiday has been declared for all educational institutions, including professional colleges. Anganwadis and tuition centers will also remain closed, as confirmed by District Collector NSK Umesh.
All educational institutions, including Kendriya Vidyalayas, professional colleges, anganwadis, madrassas, and tuition centers, will remain closed in Kasaragod on Friday. Exams previously scheduled will be conducted as planned.
The District Collector declared a holiday for all educational institutions, including professional colleges, anganwadis, summer coaching camps, religious study centers, and tuition centers in Kottayam. MG University has postponed all exams scheduled for May 30. Pre-scheduled exams in other institutions will proceed.
In Thrissur, due to heavy rains, a holiday has been announced for all institutions, including CBSE, ICSE schools, anganwadis, tuition centers, and professional colleges. However, scheduled examinations and interviews will not be postponed.
All educational institutions, including professional colleges, madrassas, tuition centers, and training institutes, will remain closed in Idukki. Residential schools and colleges are exempted. Summer coaching classes are not permitted. School heads are instructed to conduct catch-up classes, including online sessions.
In Wayanad, a holiday has been announced for all institutions, including professional colleges, anganwadis, madrassas, and tuition centers. Residential educational institutions are excluded from the holiday.
In Pathanamthitta, owing to continued rain, all educational institutions, including professional colleges, anganwadis, and tuition centers, will remain shut on Friday.
Palakkad District Collector declared a holiday for all institutions, including professional colleges, anganwadis, madrassas, and tuition centers. Residential schools and colleges are excluded.
In Kuttanad Taluk of Alappuzha district, a holiday has been declared for all educational institutions including professional colleges, anganwadis, and tuition centers due to persistent rainfall and ongoing alerts. Pre-scheduled exams will proceed.
Due to heavy rainfall and strong winds in the high-range areas of Idukki district, and following the India Meteorological Department's red alert for May 29 and 30, 2025, the Kerala government has issued urgent precautionary orders to ensure public safety.
Under the Disaster Management Act 2005, Sections 25(2)(a), 26(2), 34(b), and 34(c), the following orders are effective immediately - Night-time travel in the high-range areas of Idukki district is completely prohibited from 7 PM to 6 AM, except in emergency situations.
All tourism-related activities in Idukki district are fully banned until further notice. (ANI)