Rain intensifies in state; school wall collapses in Thiruvananthapuram

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Heavy rains are lashing the capital city as the monsoon has intensified. It has been raining continuously in the city since Monday morning. According to the latest radar image, there is a possibility of moderate/heavy rain and strong winds up to 50 kmph in Thiruvananthapuram city; moderate/heavy rain and strong winds up to 40 kmph in Thiruvananthapuram, informed the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

An orange alert has been issued for Thiruvananthapuram, Idukki and Malappuram for the next three hours. An orange alert has been issued for Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasaragod districts today. The IMD defines extremely heavy rainfall as rainfall ranging from 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm in 24 hours.

Expected impacts

• Waterlogging on major roads/impaired visibility on vehicles may cause traffic congestion.
• Waterlogging/flooding in low-lying areas and river banks is possible.
• Falling of trees may lead to power outages/accidents.
• Partial damage to houses and huts is possible.
• Landslides and mudslides are possible.
• Rain is likely to adversely affect humans and livestock and damage vulnerable structures in the coastal areas.
  
  Directions
• Manage traffic effectively
• Avoid non-essential travel and stay in safe areas.