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Heavy rains lash several parts of Kerala, IMD issues orange alert
PTI, May 23, 2024, 12:48 PM IST
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Heavy rains continued to lash several parts of Kerala on Thursday, leading to waterlogging in the low-lying areas of major cities, including Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Thrissur.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) today issued an orange alert in nine districts of the state indicating heavy rainfall.
Flights from Kozhikode International Airport have been delayed due to heavy rains, official sources said.
The KSRTC bus stand at Kochi was flooded in the heavy rains that lashed the city last night. According to TV visuals, many major roads in Kochi city have been waterlogged, resulting in heavy traffic blocks. Police officials can be seen diverting traffic at various places in the city.
Many places in Thrissur city were also inundated in the torrential rains.
The IMD has issued an orange alert in Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad districts of the state.
A red alert indicates heavy to extremely heavy rain of over 20 cm in 24 hours, while an orange alert means very heavy rain of 11 cm to 20 cm, and a yellow alert means heavy rainfall between 6 cm and 11 cm.
Meanwhile, four shutters of the Malankara dam in Idukki district were raised and the authorities have warned the people living along the banks of Thodupuzha, Moovattupuzha rivers to remain cautious of rising waters.
Many roads in various places have been reported to be damaged by the heavy waterlogging and rain in northern districts of the state.
The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) has warned the fishermen not to venture into the sea.
In the wake of the incessant heavy rains, a state control room was opened in the Health Department Directorate at Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday as part of efforts to strengthen epidemic prevention activities.
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