Widespread rain till July 25, two dists on red alert today
Strong surface winds with speeds reaching 40-50kmph are likely to prevail occasionally over Kerala till Wednesday.
On Sunday, Kannur and Kasaragod are on red alert while Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad are on orange alert. Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha and Kottayam are on yellow alert. An orange alert has been issued for Kannur and Kasaragod on Monday. Several districts, including Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad, are on yellow alert on Monday.
Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod are on yellow alert on Tuesday and Wednesday. Squally weather with wind speeds of 40-50kmph, gusting to 60kmph, is likely to prevail along and off the Kerala coasts. Incois has issued a high wave alert for Alappuzha, Kasaragod, Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. High waves in the range of 3.0-3.0 meters are forecast.
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It advised caution while engaging in marine operations and nearshore recreation.
In light of the extreme rainfall warning, Kerala state disaster management authority (KSDMA) has issued guidelines on precautions to be taken during emergencies. In Kasaragod, the district administration has advised strict safety measures in schools to prevent monsoon-related accidents.
According to figures from the state agriculture department, Kozhikode district alone has reported a significant crop loss of Rs 44cr due to the rains received since May.
The IMD said that the east-west trough runs from south Karnataka to south coastal Andhra Pradesh at 5.8km above mean sea level. A fresh low-pressure area is likely to form over the north Bay of Bengal around July 24. The upper air cyclonic circulation over central Maharashtra and its neighbourhood has become less marked. Strong westerlies are likely to prevail over the Kerala area in the lower tropospheric levels.
Widespread rainfall was reported from several places in the state. According to the 24-hour rainfall recorded on Saturday morning, Kollam and Chavara received 8cm rain each.
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