Thiruvananthapuram: The Central Meteorological Department has informed that there is a possibility of strong winds with a speed of 40 to 50 kmph in isolated places in Kerala from today (09/07/2025) to Friday (11/07/2025). The Central Meteorological Department has also informed that rain will continue in North Kerala for the next five days.
Yellow alert has been issued in various districts. Today, a yellow alert has been issued for Kannur and Kasaragod. There is a warning that there will be heavy rain in isolated places. There is a yellow alert for Kannur and Kasaragod tomorrow as well. On July 11 and 12, a yellow alert has been issued for Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts. On July 13, a yellow alert has been issued for Ernakulam, Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts.
Isolated heavy rainfall is forecast. Heavy rainfall is defined as rainfall of 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm in 24 hours.
Public safety tips to combat strong winds
Strong winds are the state-specific disaster that causes the most damage and loss of life in Kerala. There is a possibility of accidents due to uprooting of trees and breaking of branches in strong winds. During wind and rain, one should not stand under trees or park vehicles under any circumstances.
Dangerous branches of trees in the yard should be cut down. If you notice dangerous trees in public places, inform the relevant local bodies.
Unsecured billboards, electric posts, flagpoles, etc. are also prone to falling in the wind, so make sure to properly secure or dismantle them when there is no wind or rain. Do not stand under or near them or park vehicles when there is wind or rain.
Tools and other items that are likely to fall in the wind, such as ladders leaning against a wall or other object, should be tied down with ropes.
Windows and doors should be closed as soon as the wind starts blowing. Avoid standing near windows and doors. Avoid standing on the terrace of the house.
Those living in thatched, sheeted, or unsealed buildings should move to safer buildings as requested by authorities during warning periods.
Local self-government institutions, revenue officials, and public representatives should take the initiative to shift such people identified under the local body level disaster mitigation plan to relief camps at the required stages.
When the wind and rain become strong, there is a high risk of power lines and posts falling. If you notice any such accident, immediately inform the KSEB control room at 1912 or the District Disaster Management Authority control room at 1077. Avoid troubleshooting during the windy period and carry out only after the wind and rain have stopped. The public should cooperate with the KSEB staff patiently. The public should not go out and do such repair work directly.
Those who go out to work early in the morning, such as newspaper and milk delivery people, should be especially careful. They should try to ensure that there are no power lines that have fallen in water bodies on the roads. If any danger is suspected, they should inform the control room and proceed only after ensuring that there is no danger.
The Central Meteorological Department has also advised that power lines crossing agricultural fields are safe before entering the field. Those engaged in construction work should stop work and move to a safe place when wind and rain become strong.
Chance of rain with thunderstorms
The Central Meteorological Department has warned that there is a possibility of moderate rain with thunderstorm and strong winds at isolated places in Ernakulam, Kannur and Kasaragod districts this evening. This evening, there is a possibility of moderate rain at isolated places in Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad districts and light rain at isolated places in Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam districts.
