First published Oct 24, 2026, 8:32:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 24, 2026, 8:32:15 AM UTC

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Flash Flood is likely to occur at isolated places over Ernakulam, Idukki, Kannur, Kasaragod, Kozhikode, Wayanad in next 24 hours.

Reported by India SACHET Disaster Alerts

A moderate flash-flood risk is forecast at isolated locations in six named districts during the next 24 hours. The alert identifies IMD-Thiruvananthapuram as the issuer and advises following SDMA guidelines.

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Affected location: Ernakulam, Idukki, Kannur, Kasaragod, Kozhikode, and Wayanad districts

Illustrative image: RIVER PERIYAR AS SEEN FROM KODANAD IN ERNAKULAM DISTRICT,KERALA,INDIA — Dpradeepkumar/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

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The alert concerns possible flash flooding in multiple districts within the stated 24-hour period.

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Confidence: 6/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 6/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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India SACHET Disaster Alerts Flash Flood is likely to occur at isolated places over Ernakulam, Idukki, Kannur, Kasaragod, Kozhikode, Wayanad in next 24 hours.National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) / SACHET Usage terms

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