Even after the rain intensity has eased, Kerala still faces moderate‑heavy showers. The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for the entire state, upgrading ten districts to orange with potential heavy rainfall.

Key Takeaways

  • Moderate‑heavy rain persists across Kerala
  • IMD issued a yellow alert for the entire state
  • Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan to chair an emergency meeting

Continuous rain that began Sunday night continued into Monday morning (August 3 2026) across Kochi and several other districts. Although the intensity has eased, moderate‑heavy showers are still disrupting daily life in many areas.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for the whole state on Monday, later upgrading ten districts to an orange alert that predicts 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm of very heavy rainfall within 24 hours. Only Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Thrissur and Palakkad remained under the yellow warning.

A flash‑flood warning has been declared for Pathanamthitta, and schools in twelve districts—Kasaragod, Kannur, Wayanad, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha—have been closed for the day. Kozhikode is on high alert as the Kakkayam reservoir nears its maximum capacity, prompting additional spillway releases.

Historical Background

Kerala’s monsoon season typically spans June‑September, but the catastrophic floods of 2018 and 2019 highlighted the state’s vulnerability to extreme rainfall. The highest recorded August rainfall in the past decade occurred in 2021, leading to widespread waterlogging and displacement.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that prolonged moderate‑heavy rainfall during the peak monsoon amplifies flood risk, threatens agricultural output, and strains emergency response resources across Kerala.

"Continuous heavy rain elevates flood hazards and can severely impact the rural economy if mitigation measures are not swiftly implemented," said climatologist Dr. Ajay Singh.
Did You Know?: Kerala has recorded the highest average rainfall for August in the country, exceeding the national mean by about 30 %.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1: Are schools closed across the entire state?

Answer: Only the twelve districts mentioned have announced closures; other districts will decide based on local conditions.

Question 2: Does the reservoir level increase flood risk?

Answer: Yes, the near‑full Kakkayam reservoir raises flood potential, prompting authorities to implement precautionary measures.