Orange Alert issued for five districts, including Kottayam, due to heavy rain and lightning expected in Kerala

Five districts, including Kottayam, have been issued an Orange Alert for heavy rain, accompanied by strong winds and lightning. The alerts are active in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, and Ernakulam. Additionally, a Yellow Alert has been issued for Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, and Idukki on 09/10/2026.