IMD has also issued an orange alert for 15 July in Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kozhikode, and Wayanad districts.
Published Jul 15, 2024 | 12:01 AM ⚊ Updated Jul 15, 2024 | 11:40 AM
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As Kerala reels under heavy monsoon showers, the IMD on Sunday, 14 July predicted that North Kerala will receive extremely heavy rainfall on 15 July and issued a red alert in three districts.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Monday in Malappuram, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts. A red alert indicates a forecast of very heavy to extremely heavy rain of over 20 cm in 24 hours.
The weather department has also issued an orange alert for 15 July in Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kozhikode, and Wayanad districts. An orange alert means very heavy rain of 11 cm to 20 cm is expected, and a yellow alert heavy rainfall between 6 cm and 11 cm.
In view of the incessant rains, the district authorities of Ernakulam, Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, Wayanad and Kasaragod have declared a holiday for educational institutions on 15 July.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted a thunderstorm with heavy rainfall and gusty wind speeds reaching 40 kmph at one or two places in Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam districts in the coming hours.
The weathermen also predicted moderate rainfall at one or two places in Alappuzha and Ernakulam districts.
Heavy monsoon showers, with the accompaniment of strong winds, have been reported across the state for the last two days.
In Kasaragod district, all tourism activities have been suspended because of the weather forecast.
Meanwhile, widespread damage, including partial damage to houses, was reported from various places across the state due to the heavy rains and wind, which caused minor landslides and uprooting of trees.
Shutters at various dams were raised in the wake of a continuous heavy downpour.
The district administration in Pathanamthitta urged people living in the catchment area of Moozhiyar Dam to be extra vigil as its shutters are likely to be raised.
The Kerala Disaster Management Authority warned that water-logging on major roads and poor visibility of vehicles may lead to traffic congestion.
Flooding in many parts of low-lying areas and river banks and the uprooting of trees may cause damage related to the power sector, the KSDMA added.
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