Thiruvananthapuram: With the end of heavy rains, the state is relieved. There is a big relief in three districts including the capital. Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam and Kasaragod districts are a big relief. There is not even a heavy rain warning (orange alert) in these districts. Orange alert has been declared in all other districts in the state. But there is no red alert in any district now. There was a red alert in some districts in the morning, but the red alert was withdrawn after the heavy rain subsided.
relief from torrential rain; Orange alert in 11 districts today, warning for next 5 days
Orange alert notification
03-08-2022: Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur
04-08-2022: Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod
05-08-2022: Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasargod
Orange Alert has been announced by Central Meteorological Department in these districts. Chance of heavy rain at isolated places is predicted. Very Heavy Rainfall means 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm of rain in 24 hours, according to the Meteorological Department.
The yellow alert notification is as follows
03-08-2022: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kasaragod
04-08-2022: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam
05-08-2022: Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram
06-08-2022: Kozhikode, Kannur, Kasargod
07-08-2022: Kozhikode, Kannur, Kasargod
Due to the possibility of heavy rain in these districts, Central Meteorological Department has announced yellow alert. 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.
Fisherman’s Alert
Central Meteorological Department has informed that it is not advisable to go fishing in Kerala-Lakshadweep coasts from 03-08-2022 to 04-08-2022 and in Karnataka coasts from 03-08-2022 to 05-08-2022.
Chance of strong winds and bad weather conditions at 50 to 60 kmph over Kerala-Lakshadweep coasts from 03-08-2022 to 04-08-2022 and over Karnataka coasts from 03-08-2022 to 05-08-2022.
Special precautions
03-08-2022, 04-08-2022: Chance of strong winds of 50 to 60 kmph and bad weather over Kanyakumari Coast, Gulf of Mannar, Tamil Nadu Coast, Sri Lanka Coast, Southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining Central and West Bay of Bengal
05-08-2022: Chance of gusty winds of 50 to 60 kmph and bad weather over South-West Bay of Bengal adjoining Central West Bay of Bengal, Tamil Nadu coast.
03-08-2022 to 05-08-2022: Chance of strong winds of 50 to 60 kmph and bad weather over South East Arabian Sea, South Andhra Pradesh Coast and Central East Arabian Sea.
Fishing is not allowed in the above areas on the warning date.
High wave warning
The National Center for Oceanographic Studies (INCOIS) has informed that there is a possibility of wave height of 3.0 to 3.5 meters along Kerala coast (Vizhinjam to Kasaragod) till 11.30 pm on 04-08-2022.
Fishermen and coastal residents remain vigilant.
1. As the rough seas are likely to intensify, stay away from the danger areas as per the instructions of the authorities.
2. Keep fishing vessels (boats, boats, etc.) safely moored in the harbor. Keeping a safe distance between boats can avoid the risk of collision. Safety of fishing equipment should be ensured.
3. Avoid trips to the beach and fun at sea altogether.
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