Thiruvananthapuram: As rain receded across Kerala, especially in the northern districts, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has revised its forecast for Thursday. Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod are under an orange alert, whereas a yellow alert has been issued for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad and Malappuram.
An orange alert indicates very heavy rainfall ranging from 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm within 24 hours, whereas a yellow alert means heavy rainfall ranging from 64.5 to 115.5 mm.
The IMD also forecast heavy rain accompanied by thundershowers in most parts of Kerala and Lakshadweep until August 6. Additionally, squally weather with wind speeds reaching 35 km/h to 45 km/h, gusting to 55 km/h, is likely to prevail along the North Kerala coast. Authorities have warned fishermen not to venture into the sea due to the adverse weather conditions.
In light of the rising water levels in several rivers, the Central Water Commission (CWC) has issued an orange alert for the Karuvannur River and Gayathri River in Thrissur. Additionally, a yellow alert has been issued for the Keecheri River in Thrissur, the Thodupuzha River in Idukki, the Karamana River in Thiruvananthapuram and the Payaswini River in Kasaragod. Residents living close to these riverbanks are advised to exercise caution.
Yellow alerts in districts:
August 3: Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod
August 4: Kannur and Kasaragod
Educational institutions in Kasaragod, Kannur, Wayanad, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Idukki, and Pathanamthitta as well as Kanjirappally and Meenachil taluks of Kottayam were remained closed on Thursday.
