Kerala Faces Monsoon Fury: Landslides, Waterlogging, and Red Alerts

With the Southwest monsoon intensifying in Kerala after its onset, heavy rains have caused landslides, uprooted trees, and waterlogging across several districts. The India Meteorological Department has upgraded its warnings, placing multiple districts under red, orange, and yellow alerts. Local residents recount their experiences as authorities urge caution.

With the Southwest monsoon intensifying in Kerala just days after its onset, heavy downpours have unleashed landslides, uprooted trees, and brought severe waterlogging across multiple districts, particularly in the south and central regions.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an updated weather warning, placing the central district of Thrissur and the northern districts of Malappuram and Kozhikode under a red alert.

In response to the severe weather conditions, authorities have enforced traffic restrictions along the Thodupuzha-Puliyanmala state highway to mitigate the threat of mudslides.