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Heavy Rainfall Alert Issued for Kerala as State Braces for Deluge

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Kerala, a southern Indian state, is bracing for heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next five days, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a series of Orange and Yellow alerts. The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) has urged residents to remain vigilant and follow safety directions issued by district and local authorities. According to the IMD forecast, isolated heavy rainfall of up to 11 cm in 24 hours is likely to occur in several districts from October 25 to 28.

Key Takeaways:

  • The IMD has issued Orange Alerts for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kannur, and Kasaragod on October 24, indicating the likelihood of very heavy rainfall ranging from 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm in 24 hours.
  • Yellow Alerts have been issued for multiple districts from October 24 to 28, with a high risk of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, landslides, flash floods, and waterlogging.
  • The KSDMA has cautioned that heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms may trigger landslides, flash floods, and waterlogging in vulnerable areas, and has advised the public to exercise special caution.
  • Residents are urged to prepare emergency kits and ensure that essential supplies and documents are kept safely, and to contact the 24x7 district and taluk control rooms through toll-free numbers 1077 and 1070 in case of emergencies.
  • Travel to hilly and high-risk areas should be avoided until weather conditions improve, and motorists are advised to be extra careful on roads adjacent to water bodies and on those undergoing maintenance.

Statistics:

  • The IMD has issued Orange Alerts for 4 districts on October 24.
  • Yellow Alerts have been issued for 15 districts from October 24 to 28.
  • October 25-28: Isolated heavy rainfall expected in multiple districts.
  • October 24: IMD forecast indicates very heavy rainfall ranging from 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm in 24 hours.
  • October 25-28: Thunderstorms and heavy rain expected to trigger landslides, flash floods, and waterlogging in vulnerable areas.
  • October 24-28: Residents advised to avoid travel to hilly and high-risk areas, and to exercise special caution in areas prone to landslides and floods.

Sources:

United News of India (UNI)

"Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 25 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a series of Orange and Yellow alerts across Kerala as the state braces for heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next five days."

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