Orange Alert Issued for Four Districts on August 3

Fast Summary

• Kerala is set to experience its first intense rain spell in August this week due to an upper air cyclonic circulation over the Gulf of Mannar and adjoining south Tamil Nadu.
• Heavy to very heavy rains are forecasted, notably for southern and central Kerala, as well as parts of Tamil Nadu.
• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the cyclonic circulation at 5.8 km above mean sea level would generate strong westerly or northwesterly winds in lower tropospheric levels across Kerala and Lakshadweep.
• Southern districts of Kerala will see intense rainfall initially,followed by central districts and Ghat regions later in the week.
• An orange alert has been issued for Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, and Ernakulam warning of very heavy rains on Sunday (august 3, 2025). Districts including Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Thrissur, Palakkad, and Malappuram are under yellow alert for isolated heavy rains.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The IMD’s forecast highlights the impact of seasonal meteorological patterns driven by cyclonic circulations on India’s southern states during the monsoon period.For Kerala specifically-where rains heavily influence agriculture-the expected downpours may provide relief from dry conditions while presenting challenges such as localized flooding or disruptions caused by intense weather alerts.

With multiple districts under orange or yellow alert status this week, authorities may need to ensure robust disaster preparedness measures to minimize risks associated with potential flooding in urban areas or landslides along hilly terrains like Idukki and Wayanad.Regular monitoring along critical zones could help bolster response effectiveness while ensuring minimal disruption to daily activities.Read more: [link unavailable]