Kerala rains: More heavy rainfall likely in flood-hit regions as IMD sounds red alert in three districts
Red alert in Pathanamthitta, Idukki and Kottayam districts, while orange alert issued for 5 districts on Thursday
Rainfall in Kerala has intensified due to cyclonic circulations over the Bay of Bengal, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue red and orange alerts for three districts. Pathanamthitta, Idukki, and Kottayam are under a red alert, warning of extreme heavy rainfall, while Kollam, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Kannur, and Kasaragod face an orange alert with very heavy rainfall expected.
Yellow alerts have been issued for the remaining six districts, indicating isolated heavy rains. Rain intensity has increased as of Thursday, continuing the subdued pattern from the past two days. The heightened cyclonic activity in southern Karnataka, coastal Tamil Nadu, and the southeast Bay of Bengal has contributed to the sudden surge in rainfall.
Swell waves of 1.2-1.4 meters are forecasted along Kerala's coasts, including Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, and Alappuzha, until Thursday night. The IMD advises fishermen to exercise caution while operating boats due to the potential surge in wave heights.
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