Cyclone 'Wipha' Alert in Kerala: Alerts in many districts; what travellers should know

Cyclone 'Wipha' alert has been raised in Kerala. The alert is raised as the southwest monsoon looms over the southern India region. As of now, Kerala is experiencing heavy rainfall and gusty wind triggered by the cyclone over the north Bay of Bengal. Given the current situation, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued new alerts across the state till July 29, 2025.

What travellers should know


Those planning a trip to Kerala during this time must be cautious as the IMD has issued an orange alert for many districts in Kerala for intense rainfall and winds. In several regions, school holidays have been announced. However, travel and daily commutes are expected to be disrupted.

As per the IMD, Cyclone Wipha started brewing on July 24 over the north Bay of Bengal. Kerala is predicted to get widespread rainfall, including:

Heavy rainfall (7 to 11 cm in 24 hours) and Very heavy rainfall (12 to 20 cm in 24 hours) at isolated places, particularly between July 24 to 26.

From July 27 to 29, the intensity is expected to slightly reduce, but heavy showers will continue.

Here’s a district-wise alerts from IMD: Stay Updated (keep checking the official website)

Here’s a snapshot of rain predictions and alerts as issued by IMD:

July 25, 2025
Orange Alert in several districts including Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam and Idukki.

IMD has issued a Yellow Alert in Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod.

July 26, 2025

Orange Alert in Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur and Palakkad.
Yellow Alert issued for Thiruvananthapuram (capital of Kerala), Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod

July 27, 2025
Rain and thunder expected across Kerala and Lakshadweep
IMD has issued yellow alert for Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod

July 28, 2025
Rainfall to continue across Kerala and Lakshadweep
Again yellow alert issued for Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod

The IMD has also warned of strong winds, with speeds touching 50–60 km/h:

Kerala from July 24 to 28
Lakshadweep from July 24 to 27

Precaution


Avoid travel in high-alert districts on orange alert days
Get updates from the IMD and local authorities regularly
Do not plan trips to hill stations and waterfalls.

With Cyclone Wipha intensifying the rains and winds, this is a time to be alert and well-prepared. Because "God’s Own Country" can be both beautiful and dangerous during the peak monsoon season, especially in July.