Heavy rainfall to continue, five northern districts on orange alert on Tuesday
The Hindu
IMD forecasts heavy monsoon rainfall in Kerala, with districts on high alert for landslides and flooding.
Southwest monsoon rainfall is likely to continue on a heavy note over Kerala, especially the northern districts, under the influence of weather systems over the Bay of Bengal region and the west coast, an India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast indicated on Monday.
Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod are on orange alert for isolated heavy to very rainfall on Tuesday, while all other districts except Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam are on yellow alert for isolated heavy rainfall.
Several districts remain on high alert with heavy rainfall damaging houses and forcing district administrations to move people to safer locations. No casualties have been reported in connection with these incidents. Malappuram, Kannur, and Kasaragod were on red alert for extremely heavy rainfall on Monday.
Kozhikode district reported partial damage to several old houses, prompting authorities to move the inhabitants to safer locations. Taluk-level control rooms have been activated in the district, and people living in the landslip-prone upland areas have been advised to remain vigilant.
In Idukki, a landslip occurred at Manila Estate near Lockhart in Devikulam, Munnar. A portion of the tea plantation was destroyed after the landslip. On Monday, a mudslide occurred near Government Arts College at Devikulam on the Kochi-Dhanuskodi national highway. The Idukki District Collector banned night travel from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
In Kottayam, a tree uprooted in the strong winds partially damaged a house. A motorcyclist sustained injuries after a tree fell on the road near Pampady. Residents in high-risk areas in the district have been advised to remain vigilant. Torrential rain significantly increased inflows into the dams in Pathanamthitta district.
Traffic disruptions were reported on the Thottappuzha-Nannur road near Thiruvalla due to uprooted trees blocking the roadway.
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