Kerala rains: IMD issues orange alert for Kozhikode, yellow alert in six districts - The HinduPublished - June 17, 2026 03:34 pm IST - THIRUVANANTHAPURAMfile image | Photo Credit: H. VIBHUThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for Kozhikode on Wednesday (June 17, 2026) warning of very heavy rainfall for the next 24 hours.Six districts – Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Malappuram, Wayanad and Kannur – were put on yellow alert warning of isolated heavy rains.Also, a yellow alert has been issued for seven districts – Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad and Malappuram – on Thursday (June 18).Published - June 17, 2026 03:34 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }