Kerala Issues Red Alert as Heavy Rains Lash the State

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Thrissur, Malappuram, and Kozhikode districts in Kerala due to incessant rainfall that has triggered landslides, uprooted trees, and caused waterlogging. The districts are expected to receive extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 204.4mm within 24 hours. An orange alert has also been issued for Idukki and Wayanad, indicating the likelihood of heavy rainfall (64.5mm-204.5mm) from June 1 to June 2. The IMD predicts that isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall will persist over south Peninsular India for the next 4-5 days.

Kerala Rains: Vigilance Urged as Heavy Rains Lash State

Heavy rainfall has caused disruption in Kerala, prompting authorities to issue alerts and implement safety measures. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alerts for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, and Idukki districts, warning of heavy rains. The concerned authorities have imposed travel bans and mining activities in Idukki, Ernakulam, and Kottayam districts as a precautionary measure. The IMD predicts the southwest monsoon to arrive in Kerala on May 31, earlier than the usual June 1 arrival date.

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