Published Apr 11, 2026 | 2:46 PM ⚊ Updated Apr 11, 2026 | 2:46 PM
Heat
Synopsis: The warning, issued at 1:00 PM on Saturday, 11 April, highlights that maximum temperatures are likely to touch 40°C in Palakkad, making it the hottest district during this period. Nearby regions are also expected to experience severe heat, with 39°C forecast for Kollam and around 37°C in Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, and Kozhikode.
A yellow alert for extreme heat has been issued across multiple districts in Kerala, with temperatures expected to rise significantly over the next three days, according to a joint update from India Meteorological Department, Kerala State Emergency Operations Centre, and Kerala State Disaster Management Authority.
The warning, issued at 1:00 PM on Saturday, 11 April, highlights that maximum temperatures are likely to touch 40°C in Palakkad, making it the hottest district during this period.
Nearby regions are also expected to experience severe heat, with 39°C forecast for Kollam and around 37°C in Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, and Kozhikode.
Slightly lower but still above-normal temperatures of 36°C are expected in Thiruvananthapuram, Malappuram, Kannur, and Kasaragod.
Overall, temperatures across the state are predicted to be 2 to 3 degrees Celsius above seasonal averages.
Authorities have also warned that hot and humid conditions will prevail across these districts, particularly in non-hilly regions, intensifying discomfort and potential health risks.
The advisory remains in effect for 11, 12, and 13 April, 2026.
Residents are advised to take precautions against heat exposure, stay hydrated, and avoid direct sunlight during peak afternoon hours.
