Thiruvananthapuram ∙ The Central Meteorological Department has said that rain with thunder and lightning is likely to continue in Kerala for the next 5 days. On October 3, orange alert was announced in Thiruvananthapuram district and yellow alert in Kollam, Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha districts. Chance of heavy rain at isolated places is predicted. 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm of rain in 24 hours.
Low pressure is located over south Jharkhand. The cyclonic circulation over central Maharashtra weakened. If rain continues in areas that have received heavy rainfall in the past few days, landslides, mudslides, mountain floods and water logging in low-lying areas and cities are likely. Public and government agencies should be very careful. Avoid night travel to hilly areas completely.
∙ Rivers alert
Aruvippuram station on Neyyar river (Thiruvananthapuram) has declared an orange alert as the current water level is above the danger level. The Central Water Commission has also issued a yellow alert at Vellaikatav station on Karamana river (Thiruvananthapuram), Thumbaman station on Achankovil river (Pathanamthitta) and Kallupara station on Manimala river (Pathanamthitta). They also warned people living near the coast to be careful.
∙ Fisherman alert
The weather department has informed that people should not go fishing in Kerala-Lakshadweep areas. There is no hindrance to fishing on the coast of Karnataka. Gusts with gusts of 40 to 45 kmph and occasional gusts of up to 55 kmph are likely along various coasts and bad weather conditions.
English Summary: IMD has said that moderate rain with thunder and lightning is likely to continue in Kerala for the next 5 days.
2023-10-03 08:42:01
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