Thiruvananthapuram: The Central Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rains in Kerala due to low pressure in the Bay of Bengal. A red alert was declared in Idukki, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts today. An orange alert is issued in all districts except Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, and Pathanamthitta. The Meteorological Department said a yellow alert had been issued in these districts.
The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) has directed the public and government agencies to take precautionary measures against landslides and floods in low-lying areas. There is a risk of falling tree trunks due to strong winds. The notice also said that fish workers should not go to sea for any reason.
A red alert has been declared in Idukki, Malappuram, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts tomorrow. A yellow alert has been issued in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, and Alappuzha districts and an orange alert has been declared elsewhere.
The announcement said those in disaster-prone areas in districts where a red-orange alert has been declared should be shifted to camps immediately as part of precaution. Due to heavy rains during the night, people are forced to relocate during the day in areas prone to landslides and mudslides.
Night traffic to hilly areas should be completely avoided. The disaster management authority also directed that an order be issued banning night traffic to the hilly region between 7 am and 7 pm.
