Heavy rains in Kerala, IMD points Orange alert in a number of districts

By PTI

KOCHI: Heavy rains continued to lash Kerala with some areas receiving round 10 cms of rainfall within the final 24 hours, because the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an Orange alert for Sunday in 9 districts of the state.

The weatherman on Sunday afternoon issued Orange alert, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad and Kannur districts.

All different districts have been issued a Yellow alert.

The IMD has additionally warned the fishermen towards venturing into the ocean until August 30.

“Strong wind speed reaching 40-50 Kmph gusting to 60 Kmph is likely over the South-west and West central Arabian sea. Fishermen are advised NOT TO venture into these sea areas,” the IMD web site learn.

It additionally stated the southwest monsoon has been vigorous over Kerala and rain occurred at most locations in Kerala and Lakshadweep.

Heavy rainfall was reported at Vaikom in Kottayam district the place 10 cm rain was recorded, adopted by Kakkayam in Kozhikode district and Vellarikkundu in Kasaragod district with eight cm every.

The IMD has additionally issued a Yellow alert for a couple of districts tomorrow.