IMD Issues Orange Alert for Heavy Rainfall in Northern Kerala
IMD issues 'orange alert' in north Kerala as rains bring relief from heat
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an 'orange alert' for Kozhikode and Wayanad districts in northern Kerala due to heavy rains expected to bring relief from the heat. Thunderstorms with winds up to 50 kilometers per hour are forecasted, along with lighter rainfall in other districts.
- 01IMD issued an 'orange alert' for Kozhikode and Wayanad districts.
- 02Heavy rainfall of 11 cm to 20 cm is expected.
- 03Thunderstorms with winds up to 50 km/h are forecasted.
- 04Light to moderate rainfall is expected in Kottayam, Idukki, and Ernakulam districts.
- 05Other districts like Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam may experience light rainfall.
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On Friday, heavy rains swept through parts of Kerala, providing much-needed relief from the heat. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an 'orange alert' for Kozhikode and Wayanad districts, predicting very heavy rainfall ranging from 11 cm to 20 cm. This alert is effective for three hours starting from 7 PM. Thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds, reaching speeds of up to 50 kilometers per hour, are expected in these districts. Additionally, light to moderate rainfall is anticipated in Kottayam, Idukki, and Ernakulam districts, while districts such as Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, and Alappuzha may see lighter rainfall.
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The heavy rainfall will provide relief from the heat, but residents should be prepared for potential flooding and disruptions.
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