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**Kerala Braces for More Extreme Rainfall as IMD Issues Red and Orange Alerts**
**THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, July 17, 2025** – Heavy rains lashing central and northern Kerala are expected to intensify, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue red and orange alerts for several districts. Strong westerly winds prevailing over Kerala and Lakshadweep are contributing to the persistent downpour.
Kasaragod, Kannur, and Wayanad districts are under a red alert, indicating the expectation of extreme heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours. Kozhikode, Malappuram, and Idukki are under an orange alert, warning of very heavy rainfall. The rest of Kerala, excluding Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, and Alappuzha, is under a yellow alert for isolated heavy rains.
Hosdurg in Kasaragod recorded the highest rainfall of 18 cm in the last 24 hours. The heavy rain, accompanied by strong winds, has already caused destruction in parts of north Kerala, particularly in the ghat regions, since July 15th.
Authorities are urging residents in the affected areas to take precautions and remain vigilant. The IMD forecasts that the situation is likely to worsen on Friday, July 18th.
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