Kerala Weather Update: Yellow Alert Declared for Pathanamthitta and Idukki Amidst Isolated Heavy Rain Forecast
Thiruvananthapuram: The state is likely to experience light rain. The Central Meteorological Department has issued a rain forecast for the next 5 days. Today, a yellow alert has been declared for two districts: Pathanamthitta and Idukki.
The Central Meteorological Department’s rain forecast for the next 5 days is as follows:
* **October 7, 2025:** Pathanamthitta, Idukki
* **October 8, 2025:** Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Kozhikode, Wayanad
* **October 9, 2025:** Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Palakkad, Malappuram
* **October 10, 2025:** Palakkad, Malappuram, Wayanad, Kannur
* **October 11, 2025:** Palakkad, Malappuram
These districts have been placed under a yellow alert, indicating the possibility of isolated heavy rainfall. Heavy rainfall is defined as precipitation ranging from 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm within 24 hours.
**Fishermen Warning:**
The Central Meteorological Department has advised fishermen not to venture into the Kerala-Lakshadweep coasts on October 8 and 9, 2025, and the Karnataka coast on October 9, 2025.
* **October 8 & 9, 2025:** Strong winds with speeds of 40 to 50 kmph, and occasionally up to 60 kmph, along with rough weather, are expected off the Kerala-Lakshadweep coasts.
* **October 9, 2025:** Strong winds with speeds of 40 to 50 kmph, and occasionally up to 60 kmph, along with rough weather, are expected off the Karnataka coast.
**Special Vigilance Advisory:**
* **October 7, 2025:** Strong winds with speeds of 40 to 50 kmph, and occasionally up to 60 kmph, along with rough weather, are likely off the Oman coast, central-western Arabian Sea, and northwestern Arabian Sea.
* **October 10 & 11, 2025:** Strong winds with speeds of 40 to 50 kmph, and occasionally up to 60 kmph, along with rough weather, are possible in the Gulf of Mannar and the adjoining Kanyakumari region.