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Residents in coastal areas in Kannur and Kasaragod on high alert
The Hindu
Met Dept. warns that low pressure area in Arabian Sea could turn into a cyclone in next 24 hours
Residents residing along the coastline of Kannur and Kasaragod are on high alert after the meteorological department warned that the low pressure area in the Arabian Sea could turn into a cyclone in the next 24 hours. After a red alert was issued in both the districts, people living on the coastline have packed their essential items ready to move to safer areas in case of an eventuality. Over 150 families residing at Thayyil in Kannur have been facing seawater incursion. Every year, damage to houses and properties is reported here and people are forced to move to safer places for shelter.More Related News