THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: India Meteorological department has stated that the rain will continue in the state for the next few days. Although the intensity of heavy rain has reduced, there is a possibility of isolated thundershowers and wind gusts of 30 to 40 kmph. But no special rain warning has been issued in any district today.

At the same time, yellow alert has been announced in some districts on 8th and 9th. Yellow alert has been announced in Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts tomorrow and in Malappuram, Wayanad and Kannur districts on Monday.

Thunderstorm warning

08 to 10 October 2023: Showers with thunder and lightning at isolated places and gusty winds of 30 to 40 km per hour in Kerala.There is a possibility of rain with thunder and lightning on October 06th and 07th.

Precautions

Thunderstorms are dangerous. They cause great damage to human and animal life, electrical and communication networks and appliances connected to electrical conduits. 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 inside a safe building at the first sign of lightning. Staying in open areas increases the risk of lightning strikes.

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.

Do not stand under trees during thunderstorms. Do not park vehicles under trees.Stay inside the vehicle during thunderstorms. 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 to the terrace or yard to take clothes when there is a rainstorm or during a thunderstorm.

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.

If you are in an open place so that you cannot move to a nearby building, keep your feet together and tuck your head and legs between your knees and roll up like a ball.

Lightning protection conduit can be placed on top of buildings to protect them from lightning. A surge protector can be fitted for the safety of electrical equipment.

Lightning strikes can cause burns, loss of vision, hearing, or heart attacks. It should be understood that there is no electric current in the body of a person who has been struck by lightning. So don't hesitate to give first aid to a person who has been struck by lightning. The first thirty seconds of being struck by lightning are the golden moments to save lives. Get medical help immediately to the person who has been struck by lightning.