The Orange alert was sounded in Pathanamthitta and Idukki for August 12 and for Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Palakkad and Malappuram on August 13. An Orange alert refers to very heavy rain of 11 cm to 20 cm.
Idukki: In a serious point of concern for the residents of Kerala, after a rain lull at several places, Kerala received intermittent rains on Saturday with the India Meteorological Department predicting very heavy rainfall in many districts in the coming days. As per the latest alert issued by the Indian Meteorological Organization, northern districts of Palakkad and Malappuram were placed under an “Orange alert” on Sunday.
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The Orange alert was sounded in Pathanamthitta and Idukki for August 12 and for Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Palakkad and Malappuram on August 13. An Orange alert refers to very heavy rain of 11 cm to 20 cm.
Meanwhile, heavy rainfall was predicted in Palakkad and Malappuram districts on Saturday and in Idukki, Kozhikode and Wayanad districts on Sunday. In view of heavy rainfall prediction, authorities urged people to be cautious and directed those living in dilapidated houses to shift to safer places. They also warned people not to cross rivers and other water bodies or take bath there in the wake of heavy rains.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) in Himachal Pradesh has reported significant rainfall across the state, with Joginder Nagar in Mandi district experiencing the highest at 110 MM in 24 hours.
Dr. Kuldeep Srivastava, head of IMD Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday, said that alerts were issued for various regions.
“We have recorded the highest rainfall at Joginder Nagar in Mandi district at 110 mm during the past 24 hours. It is heavy rainfall, and in Sirmaur district, we have received heavy rainfall,” Dr. Srivastava stated. “In other parts of the state, there has been moderate rainfall. Nearly 75 per cent of areas have received between 30 mm to 50 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours,” Srivastava told ANI.
Rain Continues In Himachal Pradesh
The IMD has issued an orange alert for the lower Himalayan districts of Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Chamba, and Mandi.
“We had issued an alert for 24 hours and have now issued an orange alert for these regions,” Dr Srivastava said, emphasising the need for caution and preparedness. Despite the recent downpours, the state still faces a deficit in monsoon rainfall.
“Starting from June 1st, we still have a deficit of monsoon rainfall at minus-30 per cent,” Dr Srivastava noted.
“In Shimla city, since yesterday, we have received 27 mm of rainfall, but overall, Shimla still has a minus-7 per cent rainfall deficit for the season, which is within normal limits,” he added.
The IMD predicts continued rainfall in the coming days, particularly in certain areas. “In a few stations of Kangra and Kullu, heavy rainfall will continue over the next five days, and on the 10th, we expect particularly heavy rainfall,” Dr. Srivastava informed. “We will have light to moderate rainfall throughout the season.”
(With inputs from agencies)
