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<div>IMD has issued an 'orange alert' in four districts of Kerala, after heavy rains were reported on Saturday. The India Meteorological Department issued an 'orange alert' for Ernakulam, Thrissur, Idukki, and Malappuram districts for three hours from 2.30 pm onwards.</div>
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<div>It also predicted thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds reaching speeds of up to 50 km per hour in parts of these districts.</div>
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<div>Earlier this week, the IMD had forecast the possibility of rain accompanied by lightning and winds with speeds between 40 and 50 km per hour across parts of the state until May 3.</div>
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<div>An 'orange alert' indicates very heavy rainfall ranging from 11 cm to 20 cm.</div>
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<div>Meanwhile, the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) said that high levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation were recorded in the state until 1 pm on Saturday.</div>
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<div>According to data shared by the KSDMA, UV levels above eight, which warrant an orange alert, were reported in Konni in Pathanamthitta and Munnar in Idukki.</div>
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<div>In addition, UV levels between six and seven, corresponding to a yellow alert, were recorded at nine locations across the state.</div>
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<div><strong>Also read:<span style="color: #e03e2d;"> <a style="color: #e03e2d;" title="Rain, hailstorms expected in J&amp;K over next 48 hours" href="https://newsarenaindia.com/states/rain-hailstorms-expected-in-j-k-over-next-48-hours/76201">Rain, hailstorms expected in J&amp;K over next 48 hours</a></span></strong></div>

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Heavy rains lashes Kerala, 'orange alert' in four districts

News Arena Network - Thiruvananthapuram - UPDATED: May 2, 2026, 04:41 PM - 2 min read

IMD issues orange alert in four Kerala districts as heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds hit; high UV radiation levels also recorded in parts of state.

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