THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Rains will continue in Kerala for the next five days. Yellow alert has been issued in four districts--Idukki, Ernakulam, Palakkad and Malappuram. A chance of isolated heavy rain has been predicted. Heavy rains mean rainfall of 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm in 24 hours. Tomorrow (05/10/2024) there is yellow alert in Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad and Kannur.
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There are chances of thunderstorms at isolated places. Cyclone has formed near Lakshadweep. The weather department said that the rain will continue for the next few days. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said that in the next three hours, there is a possibility of light/moderate rain with thunder and lightning at isolated places in Alappuzha, Palakkad and Wayanad of Kerala and strong winds with a speed of less than 40 kmph.
Warning of thunderstorms
Today there is a possibility of rain with thunder and lightning at isolated places in Kerala, informed IMD.
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.
• 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 periods 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 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 to collect clothes when there is a rainstorm or during a thunderstorm.
• Tie down objects that are likely to fall over in the 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 activities like 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.