THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rains in various districts of the state today. Yellow alert has been issued in three districts. The districts of Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam and Pathanamthitta are on alert.
Isolated heavy rains are predicted. Heavy rains are defined as rainfall of 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm in 24 hours.
A low-pressure area has formed over the southern Bay of Bengal. The IMD has informed that the low-pressure area moving northwestwards over the southwestern Bay of Bengal is likely to move northwards in the next 48 hours. Due to this, the IMD has clarified that heavy rains with thunderstorms are likely at isolated places in Kerala.
The IMD has informed that there is a possibility of light rain at isolated places in Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasaragod in the next three hours.
Alert issued
• Move to a safe building as soon as you see the first sign of lightning. Remaining in open areas increases the risk of being struck by lightning.
• Keep windows and doors closed during periods of strong winds and lightning. Stay away from doors and windows. Stay inside the building and try to avoid touching walls or floors as much as possible.
• Disconnect electrical appliances. Avoid being near electrical appliances during a thunderstorm.
• Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm. It is safe to use a mobile phone.
• If the weather is cloudy, avoid playing outdoors and on terraces, including with children.
• Do not stand under trees during a thunderstorm. Do not park vehicles under trees.
• Stay inside the vehicle during a thunderstorm. Do not put your arms or legs out. You will be safe inside the vehicle. Avoid riding a bicycle, bike, tractor, etc. during a thunderstorm and seek shelter in a safe building until the thunderstorm ends.
• When you see a rainstorm, do not go to the terrace or yard to get clothes during a thunderstorm.
• Tie down objects that may fall in the wind.
• Avoid bathing during a thunderstorm. Avoid collecting water from taps. Electricity caused by lightning can travel through pipes.
• Do not go fishing or bathing in water during a thunderstorm. As soon as you see the clouds, you should stop fishing and boating and try to reach the nearest shore immediately. Do not stand on the deck of a boat during a thunderstorm. Baiting and casting nets should be stopped during a thunderstorm.
• Avoid flying kites.