Extreme low pressure to hit Arabian sea today; Thunderstorm alert issued

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Central Meteorological Department has said that there is a possibility of rain again in Kerala. The rain conditions in Kerala are intensifying due to the extreme low pressure over the Saurashtra Kutch region reaching the Arabian Sea today. The warning is that there is a possibility of widespread moderate/moderate rain for the next five days including today.

According to the Central Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of very heavy rain at isolated places on August 30 and heavy rain till September 1. Today there is a possibility of rain with thunder and lightning at isolated places.

Precautions

Thunderstorms are dangerous. They cause great damage to human and animal life, electrical and communication networks and appliances connected to electrical conductors. Therefore, the general public should take the following precautions from the time the cloud starts to be seen. Do not hesitate to take this precaution as lightning may not always be visible.

Move indoors immediately at the first sign of lightning. Staying in open areas increases the chance of being struck by lightning.

Keep windows and doors closed during high 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 your vehicle during a thunderstorm. Don't stick 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 during thunderstorms to collect clothes when you see rain. Tie down items that can fall over in the wind.