Chances of heavy rains in Kerala, orange alert sounded in various districts

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Central Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rains in Kerala in the coming days due to the formation of low pressure in the Bay of Bengal. The State Disaster Management Authority has directed the public and government agencies to be vigilant and make preparations.

Orange alert has been sounded in Idukki, Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasargod on August 3. Kottayam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasargod on August 4. Idukki, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasargod on August 5. Idukki, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasargod on August 6.

Central Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rains in these districts. 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm heavy rains are expected in 24 hours.

Yellow alert has been sounded in Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasarogd on August 2.

Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Malappuram and Wayanad on August 3.

Thiruvanathapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha and Ernakulam on August 4.

Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Thrissur and Palakkad on August 5.

Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur and Palakkad on August 6.

64.5 mm to 115.5 mm rains are predicted in 24 hours.

Extreme caution should be exercised in low-lying areas, riverbanks, landslide prone areas and hilly areas in districts where orange and yellow alert has been declared. COVID guidelines should be followed if shifted to relief camps. The Disaster Management Authority has directed to organize four types of camps-- those in quarantine, those with symptoms, those at high risk of contracting COVID and the general public.

Do not cross rivers, bathe in rivers or other bodies of water, fishing or other purposes during heavy rains. Do not climb on the bridges above lakes to see the view, take selfies or stand in groups. Those living below the dams should take precautionary measures against the possibility of discharge of water from the dams. People living in coastal arrears should be vigilant as there is a risk of sea erosion.