Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 24 (PTI) The IMD on Monday issued an orange alert in seven districts of Keralam as heavy rainfall was reported at several places across the state, officials said.
Following the heavy rain, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert in the evening for Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad and Kannur districts, forecasting isolated very heavy rainfall of 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm in 24 hours.
A yellow alert has been issued for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Palakkad and Kasaragod, with isolated heavy rainfall of 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm expected in 24 hours.
For Tuesday, a yellow alert has been issued for Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad.
On Wednesday, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam have been placed under yellow alert.
Authorities advised people living in landslide-prone, mudslide-prone and flash-flood-prone areas to move to safer locations as directed by officials.
They also warned of the possibility of trees, electricity poles and other structures being uprooted or damaged due to strong winds.
Unnecessary travel should be avoided during periods of heavy rainfall, while trips to waterfalls, water bodies and hilly areas should be avoided until the weather warning is withdrawn, the advisory said. PTI TBA TBA ADB
This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.