Weather: Heavy rain expected in Kerala; yellow alerts for Thiruvananthapuram, 5 other districts
By Deepu Mohan | First Published Nov 5, 2024, 6:46 PM ISTIndian Meteorological Department has issued yellow alert for 6 districts in Kerala due to heavy rainfall expectations (64.5-115.5mm) in the next 24 hours, with warnings for fishermen and coastal areas.
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s weather forecast has been updated with the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert for six districts, including the state capital, Thiruvananthapuram, due to the possibility of heavy rainfall. The yellow alert has been declared for the districts of Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, and Palakkad. These areas are expected to receive heavy rainfall between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm over the next 24 hours.
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Fishermen warning
There are no restrictions on fishing along the Kerala-Karnataka-Lakshadweep coasts for today (05/11/2024), as per the Indian Meteorological Department’s latest update.
Special alert for coastal and Bay of Bengal areas:
-06/11/2024: Strong winds with speeds of 35 to 45 kmph, gusting to 55 kmph, and rough seas are expected over the central and northern Bay of Bengal, and the adjoining central-west Bay of Bengal.
-07/11/2024: Similar weather conditions with strong winds and rough seas are predicted over the north Bay of Bengal, adjoining central-west Bay of Bengal, the northern Tamil Nadu coast, and the southern Andhra Pradesh coast.
Residents and authorities are advised to stay alert and take necessary precautions in the affected areas.
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