Kerala to receive extremely heavy rainfall in coming days; red alert in three districts

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that three districts in the state will receive extremely heavy rainfall on Sunday. A red alert has been issued in Kozhikode, Wayanad and Kannur on Sunday. According to the IMD, isolated places in these districts are likely to receive extremely heavy rainfall. The IMD stated that these districts are likely to receive more than 204.4 millimetres of rain in 24 hours.

The IMD has also sounded orange alerts in various districts for the coming days. According to the IMD, these districts will receive 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm of rain in 24 hours.

Orange alert

• Today (21-06-2024): Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasargod
• Saturday (22-06-2024): Idukki, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasargod
• Sunday (23-06-2024): Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram and Kasargod
• Monday (24-06-2024): Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasargod
• Tuesday (25-06-2024): Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasargod

Precautions
1. As the rough seas are likely to intensify, stay away from the dangerous areas as per the instructions of the authorities.
2. Keep fishing vessels (boats, canoes etc.) safely moored in the harbour. Keeping a safe distance between boats can avoid the possibility of collision. The safety of fishing equipment should be ensured.
3. Avoid trips to the beach and activities at sea completely.