Kerala rain: Red alert issued in 3 districts, roads waterlogged in Thrissur
Kerala rain:Thrissur district in Kerala has been witnessing heavy rainfall since Tuesday morning, leading to widespread waterlogging on several roads.
The downpour has disrupted normal life in many parts of the district, with vehicles struggling to navigate through inundated areas.
In view of the intense rain, a red alert has been issued for Thrissur, Ernakulam, and Idukki districts for the day, where rainfall exceeding 20 cm is likely. Authorities have urged residents in these regions to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary travel.
An orange alert, signalling 11 to 20 cm of rain, is in place in Kottayam, Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta, Palakkad, and Malappuram. Meanwhile, a yellow alert, predicting 6 to 11 cm of rainfall, has been sounded in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kasaragod, Kannur, Kozhikode, and Wayanad.
Kerala rain:Authorities have also restricted entry into popular tourist destinations like Athirappilly and Vazhachal in Thrissur as a precautionary measure.
Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds of 40-50 km/h, gusting up to 60 km/h, are also expected, particularly along the Kerala coast and Lakshadweep region. Fishermen have been strictly advised not to venture into the sea until Thursday due to rough weather conditions.
The India Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rain to continue across Kerala for the next three days.
