Rain with thunderstorms predicted in state; these districts alerted

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Rain with thunder and lightning is likely in the state from today. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has informed that there is a possibility of rain with thunder and lightning at isolated places from October 31 to November 3. There is a warning that there is a possibility of light rain at isolated places in Alappuzha oKerala in the next three hours.

Yellow alert

01/11/2024: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Palakkad, Malappuram

02/11/2024: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Palakkad

03/11/2024: Thrissur, Palakkad, Kozhikode, Wayanad

Thunderstorm warning

• Immediately move indoors at the first sign of lightning. Staying in open areas increases the chance of being struck by lightning.

• Keep windows and doors closed during time of strong winds and thunderstorms. Stay away from doors and windows. Stay inside the building and try not to touch the wall or floor as much as possible.

• Unplug household appliances. Avoid proximity to electrical appliances during thunderstorms.

• Avoid using the telephone during thunderstorms. It is okay to use a mobile phone.

• Avoid playing outdoors and on terraces, including children, if the weather is cloudy.

• Do not stand under trees during thunderstorms. Do not park vehicles under trees.

• Stay inside the vehicle during a thunderstorm. Don't put your legs out. You will be safe inside the vehicle. Avoid traveling on vehicles like bicycles, bikes, tractors during thunderstorms and seek shelter in a safe building until the thunderstorm ends.

• Do not go out to the terrace or yard to collect clothes when there is a rainstorm or during a thunderstorm.

• Tie down objects that can be blown over by wind.

• Avoid bathing during thunderstorms. Also avoid collecting water from taps. Electricity from lightning may travel through the pipe.

• Do not fish or bathe in water bodies during thunderstorms. As soon as you see 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 netting should be suspended during thunderstorms.

• Avoid kite flying.