2024-08-27 10:11:28
Thiruvananthapuram: The Central Meteorological Department has announced that there is a possibility of widespread rain in Kerala for the next 5 days. The Meteorological Center has predicted isolated heavy rain in other areas until the end of this month. Orange and yellow alerts have been announced by the Central Meteorological Department in various areas.
Orange Alert
29/08/2024: Kozhikode, Kannur
30/08/2024: Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur
Yellow alert
27/08/2024: Idukki, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod
28/08/2024: Kozhikode, Kannur, Kasaragod
29/08/2024: Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Wayanad, Kasargod
30/08/2024: Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kasaragod
31/08/2024: Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasargod
There is a chance of isolated heavy rain. The Central Meteorological Department defines heavy rain as rainfall between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm in 24 hours. Storms are expected.
A warning to the public
People who live in areas prone to landslides, landslides and mountain floods should move to safer places according to the instructions of the authorities.
Residents living on river banks and in areas downstream of dams should anticipate the risk and evacuate according to the instructions of the authorities.
People living in disaster-prone areas must ensure that camps are opened in their area and move there during the day. For this, it is possible to contact the local body and the revenue authorities.
Because of the possibility of strong winds, people living in unsealed homes and those living in homes with weak roofs should be especially careful. Those who see danger should contact the authorities and evacuate to safe places as a safety precaution.
It is also important to be aware of the dangers of trees falling in the wind and poles falling. Precautionary measures to be taken during strong winds issued by the State Disaster Management Authority Available from the link
In the event of heavy rain, under no circumstances should one cross rivers, enter rivers or other bodies of water for swimming, fishing or other purposes.
Watching, taking selfies or congregating on the crossings over a body of water is not allowed.
Avoid unnecessary travel completely during heavy rains. Recreational trips to waterfalls, bodies of water and hilly areas should be completely avoided until the rain warning is lifted.
Be especially careful when traveling on roads near bodies of water. Also be careful on roads that are being repaired. In the event of heavy rain, it should be possible to increase road accidents. Do not attempt to drive in areas where bodies of water are overflowing.
Trees/posts/boards, walls etc. securing and trimming trees at risk in private and public places. Dangerous conditions should be reported to the authorities.
Those people in disaster areas should have emergency equipment ready immediately. Instructions for preparing the equipment Available at the link.
Taluk and District Control Rooms are functioning 24*7 hours in all districts of Kerala. Toll free numbers 1077 and 1070 can be contacted for assistance in case of danger.
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