With heavy rains continuing to lash several parts of the state, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues red alert in Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, and Idukki.

Though Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Ernakulam were earlier placed under an orange alert, the IMD later upgraded the warning to a red alert, predicting extremely heavy rainfall in isolated places there. Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Wayanad continue to be on orange alert, while Kannur and Kasaragod remain on yellow alert.

*Heavy rains are likely to create hazardous conditions. The public should exercise extreme caution as heavy rainfall is expected in a short period of time. Avoid non-essential travel as much as possible during heavy rains. Excursions to waterfalls, water bodies, and hilly areas should be avoided until the rain warning is lifted.

Last updated on :22-05-2024