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Kerala Braces for Heavy Rains as Northeast Monsoon Intensifies
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, October 21, 2025 – Eleven districts in Kerala are under a yellow alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) as heavy rains are expected to lash the state today. The affected districts include Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Wayanad.
The heavy rainfall is attributed to an intensified low-pressure area in the southeast Arabian Sea, which is threatening to develop into an intense depression. The IMD has forecast that the northeast monsoon is likely to strengthen further over Kerala within the next 48 hours.
This weather event comes after heavy rains on October 19th caused significant waterlogging, as evidenced by scenes at the South Railway Station in Ernakulam. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions and stay informed of weather updates.
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