Thiruvananthapuram: Heavy rains are expected in the state today. Based on this, Red Alert has been declared in five districts. Red Alert has been declared in Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Kozhikode and Kannur districts.
An orange alert has been issued for seven places due to heavy rains. The orange alert was issued in Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Alappuzha, Malappuram, Wayanad and Kasaragod districts. Yellow alert is also in force in Kasaragod district. Fishermen are also advised to be cautious as there is a possibility of wind along with heavy rains.
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Efforts to evacuate people from flood prone areas are continuing. Meanwhile, a 24-hour special control room has been set up in the state to deal with emergencies. In addition, the Chief Secretary has directed the District Collectors to take precautionary measures in all the districts.
Extreme levels of flood danger were announced in at least three places in the last few days.
Meanwhile, as part of the heavy rains, the three shutters of the Karappuzha Dam will be opened on May 17 from 10 am to 5 cm each. The water level in the river should be 65 to 85 cm to increase the flow. The Executive Engineer has advised the residents of Karappuzha to be careful as there is a possibility of rising to.
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