Heavy Rain Alert in Kerala as Cyclonic Storm Forms Over Bay of Bengal

Weather Warnings

Kerala faces heavy rain today with red alerts issued for Kozhikode, Malappuram, and Wayanad, while seven other districts are under orange alerts, according to Asianet News Malayalam. Palakkad and Idukki will see red alerts tomorrow. Madrassas and tuition centres are closed in the red alert districts of Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Wayanad, and tourism is completely banned in Wayanad with people in danger zones moved to safety.

Systems and Winds

A low-pressure area lies over the southeast Arabian Sea and the Kerala coast, with a trough extending from its cyclonic circulation through Kerala to the north Tamil Nadu coast. The India Meteorological Department warns of isolated heavy rain across Kerala from October 25 to 27, accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds reaching 30 to 40 kilometres per hour.

Cyclone Tracking

Meanwhile, a deep depression over the central and southeast Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm and reach the Andhra Pradesh coast by the morning of October 28. It may cross between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam before noon with wind speeds up to 140 kilometres per hour.

Neighboring States

Tamil Nadu also continues to receive rain, with red alerts in Theni, Madurai, and Dindigul districts, Kodaikanal tourist spots closed today, and continuing restrictions in Nilgiris. Karnataka expects very heavy rain tomorrow with orange alerts in seven districts including Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, Kodagu, Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, Hassan, and Ballari, alongside yellow alerts in seven other districts like Bengaluru.

Context

Weather departments issue alerts such as red and orange warnings to help local administrations prepare emergency responses before severe weather hits. Coastal and high-range areas are especially vulnerable during heavy rain systems because of the high risk of landslides and sudden floods.