Red alert in three districts as Kerala braces for extremely heavy rain
Thiruvananthapuram, June 8
Kerala is maintaining constant vigilance as the India Meteorological Department has warned of extremely heavy rainfall in parts of the state over the next few days, issuing a red alert in three northern districts
.On Monday, reports have come from several parts of the state about damages caused to buildings, homes and properties due to the vagaries of the weather.
A red alert has been declared for Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasaragod on Tuesday, with the IMD forecasting the possibility of extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 204.4 mm within 24 hours.
The Weather Department had also issued an orange alert for Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasaragod on June 8, and Malappuram and Wayanad on June 9, indicating the possibility of isolated very heavy rainfall.
The IMD classifies rainfall between 115.6 mm and 204.4 mm in 24 hours as very heavy rainfall.
Several districts have been placed under a yellow alert over the five-day period.
On June 8, the alert covers Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, and Wayanad.
On June 9, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur and Palakkad are under the yellow alert.
On June 10 and 11, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod will remain under alert.
On June 12, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod are likely to receive isolated heavy rainfall.
The IMD has warned that the prevailing weather conditions could bring thunderstorms accompanied by heavy showers, with the possibility of sudden intense rainfall over short durations.
Authorities have cautioned that extremely heavy rain may trigger flash floods, landslides and mudslides, particularly in hilly regions.
Urban areas and low-lying locations may witness waterlogging if heavy showers continue.
With the possibility of rapid changes in weather conditions, the public and government agencies have been advised to maintain vigilance and take necessary precautions in vulnerable areas.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Thinking of all the families in Kannur and Kasaragod. 🙏 These hilly regions are so vulnerable to landslides. I hope everyone stays safe and follows the evacuation advisories. The IMD has been accurate with warnings recently.
Red alert means schools should be closed, no question. Our kids shouldn't be commuting in such weather. Also, why are we still seeing new constructions in flood-prone areas? Development can't ignore nature's limits.
As someone living in a yellow alert zone, I know the drill—stock up on essentials, keep phone charged, and avoid unnecessary travel. The real heroes are the disaster response teams who work in rain and mud. Respect to them 🙌
Honestly, we need to talk about climate change more seriously. Extremely heavy rainfall of 204.4 mm in 24 hours wasn't common a decade ago. Kerala's ecology is changing. Good warning system, but long-term planning is missing.
Stay safe, Malayalis! 🙏 I'm in Bangalore but my parents are in Kannur. Already told them to move to higher ground if needed. These orange and red alerts are not to be taken lightly. Better to be over-cautious than sorry.
R Rahul R