First published 10/1/2026, 9:12:15 AM · Last updated 10/1/2026, 9:12:15 AM

Thunderstorm with Moderate rainfall (5-15mm/ hour) with wind speed likely to be 50 Kmph (in Gusts) at isolated places in Idukki, Palakkad and Malappuram districts in next 3 hours.

IMD-Thiruvananthapuram issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Idukki, Malappuram, and Palakkad districts in Kerala, forecasting moderate rainfall (5–15 mm/hr) and gusty winds up to 50 km/h within the next three hours. The issuer advised following SDMA guidelines.

Illustrative image: An picture of sky just before it rains. captured by Arjun Vox at Chengannur ,Kerala , India — Arjun Vox/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

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: 7/10How 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).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

People and authorities in the named districts should follow SDMA guidance because severe thunderstorms with strong gusts are expected imminently.

Location

Sources

Thunderstorm with Moderate rainfall (5-15mm/ hour) with wind speed likely to be 50 Kmph (in Gusts) at isolated places in Idukki, Palakkad and Malappuram districts in next 3 hours.

Report an issue