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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for six districts in Keralam, forecasting isolated heavy rainfall in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Idukki and Thrissur on Monday.
According to the district rainfall forecast issued by the IMDs Meteorological Centre in Thiruvananthapuram at 7 am on Monday, the six districts have been marked for isolated heavy rainfall. The forecast covers Keralam and Lakshadweep for September 21 to 25. The IMD has classified heavy rainfall as rainfall between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm in a 24-hour period. The yellow alert indicates that residents and authorities should remain alert to weather-related disruptions and follow official advisories. The weather department has forecast light to moderate rainfall in several other districts of Keralam during the forecast period. Rainfall is also expected to continue in parts of the state over the coming days, with the intensity and distribution varying across districts. It has been advised to the residents to remain updated with weather bulletins and exercise caution in areas vulnerable to waterlogging, landslides and other rain-related disruptions. The rainfall forecast comes amid continuing weather activity over Keralam, where authorities have been monitoring the possibility of heavy showers and associated weather conditions. Residents in hilly and low-lying areas have been advised to follow instructions issued by local administration and disaster management authorities. (ANI)
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