Thiruvananthapuram: In a revised weather forecast, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a yellow alert in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam, and Idukki. An orange alert has been issued for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, and Idukki on Monday.
The weather office also indicated that Kerala is likely to experience heavy downpours and strong winds over the next five days.
Orange alert in districts
Aug 20 (Tuesday) - Ernakulam
Yellow alerts in districts
Aug 19 (Monday) - Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Kannur, and Kasaragod
Aug 20 (Tuesday) - Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Thrissur, Kozhikode, and Kannur
Aug 21 (Wednesday) - Alappuzha, Ernakulam, and Thrissur.
Intermittent isolated rains lashed several parts of the southern state on Saturday and water levels rose in various rivers, including Manimala and Pamba. The Central Water Commission (CWC) has issued an orange alert on the banks of Manimala River in Kottayam district as the water level rose to a dangerous level. In view of the warning, authorities asked people living on its banks to be extra vigil and not to cross the waterbody.
Authorities also warned of sea incursions along various coasts and asked people living in coastal hamlets to pay extra vigil. People should completely avoid night travel through high ranges and not venture into rivers during the time of heavy rains, they said. Authorities also urged people to be cautious and directed those living in dilapidated houses to shift to safer places.
