Rains predicted, warning for more districts, possibility of Kallakadal phenomenon

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that there will be heavy rain in various districts of the state. The department said that there is a possibility of moderate rain at isolated places in Trivandrum, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Kannur in the next three hours.

Strong wind gusts of up to 40 kmph are also possible. The IMD said that light to moderate rain is also possible at isolated places in other districts. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Research Center has informed that there is a possibility of Kallakadal phenomenon and high waves on Kerala coast and Tamil Nadu coast till 11.30 pm tomorrow.
Yellow alert has been announced in four districts today. Yellow alert has been issued in Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasaragod. Tomorrow there is yellow alert in Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod.

Warning
1. As the rough seas are likely to intensify, stay away from danger areas as per the instructions of the authorities.

2. Keep fishing vessels safely moored in the harbor. Keeping a safe distance between boats can avoid the possibility of collision. Safety of fishing equipment should be ensured.

3. Avoid trips to the beach and activities at sea completely.