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Schools Closed as 5 Kerala Districts Face Red Alert Rainfall
25 Oct
Summary
- India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for extreme rainfall in five Kerala districts.
- Educational institutions in Kozhikode and Malappuram declared holiday due to heavy rains.
- Authorities warn of flash floods, landslides, and waterlogging from intense rainfall.
Extreme heavy rainfall alerts have been issued for five districts in Kerala by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). On Sunday, October 26, 2026, Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Wayanad are under a red alert. The following day, October 27, 2026, Idukki and Palakkad will also face the red alert. This indicates precipitation exceeding 204.4 mm in 24 hours.
Orange alerts for very heavy rainfall are in effect for Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod on Saturday, October 25, 2026. Yellow alerts for heavy rainfall are active for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, and Ernakulam on the same day.
In anticipation of the intense rainfall, authorities have taken precautionary measures. All educational institutions, including anganwadis and tuition centers, in Kozhikode and Malappuram districts were declared closed on Sunday, October 26, 2026. However, these holidays do not apply to residential institutions or scheduled examinations.
The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) has warned of potential flash floods, overflowing streams, waterlogging, landslides, and landslips. Residents in vulnerable hilly and low-lying areas are advised to relocate to safer places if necessary. The public is urged to avoid crossing rivers, entering water bodies, and non-essential travel until warnings are lifted.
