Kerala: IMD predicts rainfall in state with orange alert in 2 districts; Check

By Aishwarya NairFirst Published Aug 12, 2024, 3:06 PM IST
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued yellow and orange alerts for several districts in Kerala due to expected intense rainfall on Monday (Aug 12). An orange alert is in place for Idukki and Malappuram, while a yellow alert has been declared for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Palakkad, Kozhikode, and Wayanad.

Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted intense rainfall in the state by sounding a yellow and orange alert in several districts on Monday (Aug 12). An orange alert has been sounded in Idukki and Malappuram. A yellow alert has been declared in eight districts including Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Palakkad, Kozhikode, and Wayanad.

Heavy rainfall, ranging from 7-11 cm in 24 hours, and very heavy rainfall, between 12-20 cm in 24 hours, are expected at isolated locations in Kerala until Wednesday. Thunderstorms with lightning and winds reaching speeds of 30-40 km/h, gusting up to 50 km/h, are also likely at isolated spots until Thursday. Fishermen are advised to avoid these sea areas during this period.

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