Thiruvananthapuram, First Published Jun 2, 2022, 7:29 PM IST
Thiruvananthapuram: The Central Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rains in the first week of June (June 3-9) in southern Kerala. Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha districts are forecast to receive more than normal rainfall during this period. Other districts are likely to receive less rainfall than usual at first. During the second week (June 10-16), all the districts are expected to receive less rainfall than normal during this period.
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However, the Kerala Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rains with thunder and lightning in the next five days. Isolated heavy showers are likely on June 2, 3, 5 and 6. In the next few days according to this
The Central Meteorological Department has issued yellow alerts in various districts.
02/06/2022: Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Malappuram and Kozhikode
03/06/2022: Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Malappuram and Kozhikode
04/06/2022: Pathanamthitta, Idukki
05/06/2022: Pathanamthitta, Idukki
06/06/2022: Idukki
The yellow alert has been issued in the following districts. The possibility of isolated heavy rains is forecast. Heavy rainfall is defined as a rainfall of 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm in 24 hours.
On the other hand, it has been informed that fishing should not be allowed off the coast of Kerala today (02-06-2022) and tomorrow (03-06-2022).
Fisherman vigilance instruction
The Kerala Meteorological Department has forecast strong winds of 45 to 55 kmph along the Kerala-Lakshadweep coast from 02-06-2022 to 03-06-2022. Fishing is not allowed in these areas.
Special caution instructions
02-06-2022 to 03-06-2022: At speeds of 40 to 50 kmph along the Kanyakumari coast, Gulf of Mannar, southern Tamil Nadu coast, south-western Bay of Bengal, south-eastern Arabian sea and southeastern Bay of Bengal. The Central Meteorological Department has forecast strong winds of up to 60 kmph at times.
04-06-2022: The Central Meteorological Department has forecast strong winds of 40 to 50 kmph in the south-eastern Bay of Bengal. Fishing is not allowed in the above areas and dates.
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Last Updated Jun 2, 2022, 7:29 PM IST