Thu May 29 06:36:23 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
Heavy rainfall is lashing Kerala due to a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal intensifying into a depression. A red alert is in place for Kannur, Kasaragod, Pathanamthitta, and Idukki, with orange alerts for the remaining districts. Rising river levels have prompted orange alerts for several rivers, and residents near riverbanks are urged to exercise caution. Strong winds and heavy rain have disrupted normal life, particularly in central and north Kerala. Over 1,200 people have been moved to relief camps. Palakkad recorded the strongest wind gusts at 68.5 kmph. Cheruvanchery in Kannur received the highest rainfall at 15 cm.
**News Article:**
**Kerala Braces for Impact as Depression Intensifies, Red Alert Issued for Four Districts**
**Thiruvananthapuram, May 29, 2025** – Kerala is experiencing torrential rainfall and strong winds as a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts the system to make landfall between Sagar Island in West Bengal and Khepu Rock in Bangladesh later today, further exacerbating the already challenging weather conditions in Kerala.
A red alert, the highest level of warning, has been issued for Kannur, Kasaragod, Pathanamthitta, and Idukki districts, indicating the likelihood of extreme heavy rainfall. An orange alert is in effect for the remaining districts, signaling the possibility of very heavy rainfall.
Rising water levels in major rivers have prompted the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) to issue orange alerts for the Manimala, Meenachil, Korappuzha, Achankovil, and Kabani rivers. Residents living near these rivers are urged to exercise extreme caution and avoid entering or crossing the waterways.
The heavy rain and strong winds are disrupting normal life, particularly in central and north Kerala. Strong wind gusts were recorded, with Palakkad experiencing the highest at 68.5 kmph. As a precautionary measure, the state administration has evacuated 1,282 people from 382 families to 51 relief camps across various districts.
Cheruvanchery in Kannur recorded the highest rainfall in the past 24 hours, with 15 cm. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and advising residents to stay informed about weather updates and follow safety guidelines issued by the KSDMA.
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