Kerala rains LIVE | Moderate heavy rain continues; CM to chair emergency meet
Though rain intensity has subsided, moderate heavy rain continues to affect Kerala. IMD upgrades rain alert to orange in 10 districts
Kerala is grappling with moderate to heavy rainfall, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) upgrading the rain alert from yellow to orange on Monday, August 3, 2026. This escalation warns of intense heavy rainfall across the state, excluding Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Thrissur, and Palakkad. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan convened an emergency online meeting to assess the ongoing situation and issues a flash flood warning for Pathanamthitta.
The heavy rains have caused rising dam levels, travel bans, and closures of tourism centers, along with threats from mudslides. In Idukki, the Poonoor River is in spate following the downpour. Over 7,600 people have been evacuated to relief camps, and 200 families in Parambil Bazar, Kozhikode, have been relocated due to inundation.
The power supply has been cut off in several areas. A high-level meeting chaired by the Chief Minister is underway to review the rain situation. Term and conditions apply, and all comments must be in English, full sentences, non-abusive, and adhere to community guidelines.
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