Rain to gain strength in Kerala from June 2

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday (June 2, 2026) predicted very heavy rainfall in Kerala over the coming days, placing several districts under 'orange alert' between June 2 and 5 It also said the southwest monsoon is likely to arrive in Kerala by June 4.

The IMD issued an 'orange alert' for three northern Kerala districts — Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad — for Tuesday, and a 'yellow alert' for the remaining 11 districts.

It also forecast thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rainfall and gusty winds in parts of almost all districts, except Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam, for the day.