Kerala Weather Update: IMD issues yellow alert for districts till April 1 as temperature soars
Amid the rising temperature in Kerala, the IMD has sounded a yellow alert in 10 districts from March 28 to April 01. Temperatures are expected to rise by two to four degrees Celsius above normal until April 01.
FollowThiruvananthapuram: Kerala continues to experience scorching heat, prompting the issuance of a yellow alert for high temperatures in ten districts from March 28 to April 1. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has extended the warning for districts including Kollam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Kozhikode, Kannur, and Thiruvananthapuram. Temperatures are expected to rise by two to four degrees Celsius above normal until April 1, according to the latest update from the department.
Till April 1, Kollam, Thrissur and Palakkad districts have been warned that the temperature will rise to 39°C, Pathanamthitta and Kottayam districts up to 38°C, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Kozhikode and Kannur districts up to 37°C and Thiruvananthapuram district up to 36°C. Due to high temperatures and humid air, hot and unsettled weather is likely from March 28 to April 1 in these districts, except in the hilly areas, the IMD said.
Precautions should be taken:
Avoid direct exposure to direct sunlight between 11 am and 3 pm. Drink as much fresh water as possible. Avoid alcohol, coffee, tea, and carbonated soft drinks, which cause dehydration during the day. Wear loose, light-colored cotton clothes. It is better to use an umbrella or a hat when going out.
There is a possibility that forest fires will spread in case of increasing heat. Tourists and people living near forest areas should be especially careful. Forest fire situations should be avoided. The instructions of the forest department should be followed strictly. It is also informed that the school authorities and parents should pay special attention to the students.Â
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