First published 9/25/2026, 6:12:15 PM · Last updated 9/27/2026, 6:48:04 PM

Swell Surge WARNING for the coast of ALLEPPEY ALAPPUZHA, BEYPORE, COCHIN, KANNUR, KASARAGOD, QUILON, TRIVANDRUM, VADANAPPALLY, VAKKAD. Swell waves in the range of 17-24 sec period with 1.0-1.5 m height are forecasted during 2:30 hours on 26-9-2026 to 2:30 hours on 28-9-2026.

Kerala State Disaster Management Authority issued an extreme swell-surge warning for multiple locations along the Kerala coast. Forecasted swell waves of 17–24 s period and 1.0–1.5 m height are expected from 02:30 on 26-09-2026 to 02:30 on 28-09-2026 and the alert indicates immediate urgency.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

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: 3/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

The warning signals immediate protective action for coastal communities and marine users in the named areas per SDMA guidance.

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Swell Surge WARNING for the coast of ALLEPPEY ALAPPUZHA, BEYPORE, COCHIN, KANNUR, KASARAGOD, QUILON, TRIVANDRUM, VADANAPPALLY, VAKKAD. Swell waves in the range of 17-24 sec period with 1.0-1.5 m height are forecasted during 2:30 hours on 26-9-2026 to 2:30 hours on 28-9-2026.

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