02 June,2026 02:06 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
The IMD has forecast widespread rainfall activity across Kerala and Lakshadweep over the coming week. Representational Pic/File
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said conditions are becoming increasingly favourable for the onset of the southwest monsoon over Kerala within the next two to three days.
The weather system is also expected to advance into parts of the Arabian Sea, Lakshadweep, Tamil Nadu and several areas of the Bay of Bengal during the same period.
Meteorologists have attributed the expected monsoon advance to multiple weather systems, including upper-air cyclonic circulations over the Arabian Sea, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and the Bay of Bengal.
The IMD has forecast widespread rainfall activity across Kerala and Lakshadweep over the coming week.
Heavy rainfall of 7 cm to 11 cm in 24 hours is likely at isolated places in Kerala on June 1 and June 2. Rainfall intensity is expected to increase significantly from June 3 onwards.
Very heavy rainfall, ranging between 12 cm and 20 cm in 24 hours, is likely at isolated locations in Kerala between June 3 and June 7.
An Orange Alert has been issued for multiple districts where heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected.
June 3: Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam and Thrissur.
June 4: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki and Thrissur.
June 5: Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad.
Several districts, including Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod, remain under Yellow Alert on different days between June 1 and June 5.
Lakshadweep has also been placed under a Yellow Alert during this period.
The IMD has warned of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40 to 50 kmph across Kerala and Lakshadweep from June 1 to June 5.
Residents have been advised to remain indoors during lightning activity and avoid open areas, riverbanks and waterlogged locations.
The weather department cautioned that intense rainfall could lead to waterlogging in low-lying areas, flash floods, landslides and mudslides in hilly regions, traffic disruptions, tree falls and power outages.
The heavy downpour could also damage to vulnerable structures and kutcha houses. There were also chances for agricultural losses, particularly to mature crops and vegetables.
Visibility may also be reduced during heavy rain spells, leading to slower traffic movement and longer travel times.
The IMD has issued a marine warning for fishermen operating along the Kerala and Karnataka coasts and around Lakshadweep.
Squally weather with wind speeds of 35-45 kmph, gusting up to 55 kmph, is expected along and off the Kerala coast and over Lakshadweep from June 1 to June 5.
Strong winds of up to 60 kmph are also forecast over the Gulf of Mannar, Comorin area, Bay of Bengal and adjoining sea regions.
Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the affected sea areas during the warning period.
Disaster management authorities have urged residents to follow weather advisories, avoid unnecessary travel during severe weather, move away from flood-prone areas if necessary, and take precautions against lightning and strong winds.
