Thiruvananthapuram, First Published Jul 14, 2022, 2:14 AM IST
Thiruvananthapuram: Warning that rain will continue in the state today. Yellow alert has been announced in 12 districts today. Yellow alert in Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts. The Central Meteorological Department has informed that there is a possibility of heavy rain in these districts. Heavy rainfall means rainfall between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm in 24 hours.
The Central Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert in some districts, but due to the possibility of isolated heavy thundershowers in the hilly areas, caution similar to the orange alert should be observed in the hilly areas which have received heavy rains in the past few days. People in low-lying areas, riverbanks and hilly areas prone to landslides should be extra cautious as rain continues in areas that have received heavy rainfall in the past few days.
Residents in areas affected by landslides and floods in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021, identified by Geological Survey of India and expert committee of state disaster management authorities as hazard prone areas or uninhabitable areas, as well as local bodies and government agencies should complete disaster preparedness. .
Rainfall warnings for different days
14-07-2022: Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod
15-07-2022: Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasargod
16-07-2022: Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasargod
17-07-2022: Kozhikode, Kannur
Special instructions to the general public
In the event of a heavy rain warning, it is necessary to cooperate with it in the places where you have to move according to the instructions of the authorities. People living in danger zones should be careful as the storm surge is likely to be strong along various coasts. At the necessary stage, you should move. Fishing conditions should be kept safe. Residents of unsecured homes and those living in homes with weak roofs should be prepared to evacuate based on the warnings in the coming days.
Trees/posts/boards etc. standing in danger in private and public areas should be secured and trees should be trimmed. Dangerous conditions should be brought to the attention of the authorities. At the stages of shifting to relief camps, one should be ready to fully comply with the Covid norms. Those in disaster prone areas should have an emergency kit ready immediately. Instructions for preparing the kit can be found at https://sdma.kerala.gov.in/…/2020/07/Emergency-Kit.pdf.
Under no circumstances should one cross rivers, bathe in rivers or other bodies of water, fish or do any other purpose during heavy rains. Viewing, taking selfies or congregating on the overpasses above water bodies is not allowed. Residents living downstream of dams should make preparations to anticipate the possibility of water overflowing from the dams and evacuate if necessary as directed by the authorities. Avoid night travel to hilly areas completely. It is also important to be aware of the dangers of trees falling down in the wind and posts collapsing. The precautionary measures to be taken during strong winds issued by the State Disaster Management Authority are available from the link https://sdma.kerala.gov.in/windwarning/.
The State Disaster Management Authority’s Orange Book 2022 explains how to make preparations in districts where orange and yellow alerts have been announced and how to understand the alerts. It is available at this link https://sdma.kerala.gov.in/…/Orange-Book-of-Disaster… Alerts may change as Central Meteorological Department makes changes in the warning. Also check the Disaster Management Authority’s Facebook and Twitter pages.
Last Updated Jul 14, 2022, 2:14 AM IST