NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert on Thursday for eight districts in Kerala as monsoon rains caused extensive damage across the state.
The districts under red alert are Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod, whilst the remaining districts received an orange alert.
For Friday, the IMD declared a red alert for three districts - Idukki, Kannur and Kasaragod - and an orange alert for the other 11 districts.
The alert system indicates rainfall intensity: red signifies over 20 cm in 24 hours, orange denotes 11-20 cm, and yellow indicates 6-11 cm of rainfall. The IMD announced that a severe low pressure system over the Bay of Bengal would likely bring heavy rainfall to certain areas in the coming days.
Additionally, the department predicted thunderstorms with moderate rainfall and strong winds reaching speeds of 40-60 kilometres per hour in various regions.
The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) reported rising water levels in several rivers: Manimala and Achankovil in Pathanamthitta, Meenachil in Kottayam, Korapuzha in Kozhikode, and Kabani in Wayanad districts.
Residents along these riverbanks were advised to remain alert.
The ongoing monsoon brought strong winds and rain, resulting in uprooted trees, power interruptions from fallen electricity poles, and flooding in low-lying areas.
Reports indicated widespread damage to houses from fallen trees, whilst strong winds destroyed crops in numerous locations.
Relief camps accommodated hundreds of displaced residents across various regions, including Wayanad district. The monsoon season commenced on May 24, arriving eight days earlier than expected.
The districts under red alert are Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod, whilst the remaining districts received an orange alert.
For Friday, the IMD declared a red alert for three districts - Idukki, Kannur and Kasaragod - and an orange alert for the other 11 districts.
The alert system indicates rainfall intensity: red signifies over 20 cm in 24 hours, orange denotes 11-20 cm, and yellow indicates 6-11 cm of rainfall. The IMD announced that a severe low pressure system over the Bay of Bengal would likely bring heavy rainfall to certain areas in the coming days.
Additionally, the department predicted thunderstorms with moderate rainfall and strong winds reaching speeds of 40-60 kilometres per hour in various regions.
The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) reported rising water levels in several rivers: Manimala and Achankovil in Pathanamthitta, Meenachil in Kottayam, Korapuzha in Kozhikode, and Kabani in Wayanad districts.
Residents along these riverbanks were advised to remain alert.
The ongoing monsoon brought strong winds and rain, resulting in uprooted trees, power interruptions from fallen electricity poles, and flooding in low-lying areas.
Reports indicated widespread damage to houses from fallen trees, whilst strong winds destroyed crops in numerous locations.
Relief camps accommodated hundreds of displaced residents across various regions, including Wayanad district. The monsoon season commenced on May 24, arriving eight days earlier than expected.
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