As the southwest monsoon gathers strength across Kerala, the state continues to be battered by relentless rainfall, prompting authorities to take precautionary measures. With multiple rivers swelling and reservoirs nearing capacity, district administrations have declared a rain holiday and imposed travel restrictions in vulnerable areas.

On Friday, educational institutions will remain shut in seven districts—Ernakulam, Idukki, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, Thrissur, Palakkad, and Wayanad—following orders from the respective District Collectors, reported Manorama. Additionally, schools and colleges in the Nilambur, Kuttanad, Cherthala, and Iritty taluks have also been granted a day off due to the inclement weather.

Kerala Weather Update 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Malappuram, and Wayanad for Friday, June 27. A yellow alert has been sounded in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Palakkad, Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasaragod.

Looking ahead to Saturday, June 28, orange alerts have been extended to Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, and Kannur. Yellow alerts are in place for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, and Kasaragod.

According to IMD, the monsoon remains vigorous across Kerala, with widespread rainfall recorded in most parts of the state and in the Lakshadweep islands. A particularly heavy spell was reported at Lower Sholayar in Thrissur district, where 24 cm of rain was measured.

Restrictions In Wayanad

In Wayanad, where the threat of landslides looms large, authorities have restricted entry to the Mundakkai-Chooralmala stretch—an area previously impacted by slope failures, as per reports. The access ban will remain in place until weather conditions improve, with officials citing safety concerns for the public and ongoing maintenance workers.

The district has seen intense rainfall over the last 48 hours, raising fears of soil instability and potential landslides in hilly areas. Residents and tourists have been urged to avoid non-essential travel to affected zones.