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In Photos: Heavy rains continue to lash Kerala; IMD issues orange alert in 7 districts

Updated On: 05 June, 2026 02:13 PM IST | ronak mastakar

Heavy rains continued to lash several parts of Kerala, waterlogging roads and flooding low-lying areas, with the IMD on Friday issuing an orange alert in seven districts of the state. (Pics/PTI)

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert in Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur and Kasaragod districts of the state.

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert in Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur and Kasaragod districts of the state.

The weather agency also said that thunderstorms with moderate to heavy rainfall and strong winds reaching 40 kilometers per hour were likely in various parts of these districts.

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The weather agency also said that thunderstorms with moderate to heavy rainfall and strong winds reaching 40 kilometers per hour were likely in various parts of these districts.

An orange alert means very heavy rain of 11 cm to 20 cm.

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An orange alert means very heavy rain of 11 cm to 20 cm.

The much-awaited southwest monsoon has officially arrived in Kerala, marking the beginning of India’s most important rainy season and bringing relief to farmers, markets, and policymakers across the country.

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The much-awaited southwest monsoon has officially arrived in Kerala, marking the beginning of India’s most important rainy season and bringing relief to farmers, markets, and policymakers across the country.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) declared the onset of the monsoon over Kerala on Thursday, three days later than its normal arrival date of June 1.

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) declared the onset of the monsoon over Kerala on Thursday, three days later than its normal arrival date of June 1.

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