Thiruvananthapuram: The Central Meteorological Department has warned of the possibility of heavy rains in the state. Orange alert has been declared in various districts.
Strong or overpowering (Very Heavy Rainfall) The Central Meteorological Department has issued a warning for heavy rains. Isolated showers of 64.5mm to 204.4mm are expected in 24 hours. Heavy rainfall of 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm in 24 hours
District wise Orange Alert is as follows
August 7, 2021: Idukki, Ernakulam, Kottayam and Alappuzha
August 08, 2021: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Thrissur, Kasaragod, Idukki, Ernakulam, Kottayam, Alappuzha
August 10, 2021: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Thrissur, Kasaragod, Idukki, Ernakulam, Kottayam, Alappuzha
August 11, 2021: Idukki, Kottayam, Ernakulam and Alappuzha
40 to 50 km per hour in the south-eastern Arabian Sea on August 7, 8 and 11. The District Collector has directed the fishermen not to go to sea off the coasts of Kerala, Karnataka and Lakshadweep these days as the Central Meteorological Department has warned of strong winds and bad weather.
The district collector said fishermen and coastal residents should be vigilant as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has warned of the possibility of high tides and high tides.
Authorities have warned people to stay away from dangerous areas as seas are likely to intensify. Fishing vessels should be tied up and stored in the harbor. The safety of fishing equipment should be ensured. The collector also said that trips to the beach and recreational activities at sea should be completely avoided.
Extreme levels of flood danger were announced in at least three places in the last few days.
Those in areas affected by landslides, mudslides and floods in 2018, 2019 and 2020, the Geological Survey of India and the expert committee of the State Disaster Management Authority, those living in areas identified as hazardous areas or uninhabitable areas, and local bodies and government agencies should complete the hazardous preparations.
Preparations as required by the State Disaster Management Authority Orange Book 2021 to conduct relief camps in the context of Kovid 19 should be completed.
Special instructions to the public
In case of heavy rain warning, it is necessary to cooperate with the authorities in the areas where they have to relocate. People living in dangerous areas should be cautious as the sea level rise is likely to be strong along different coasts. Stay away from the required stage. Fishing gear should be kept safe.
Those who live in unsealed houses and those whose houses do not have strong roofs should be prepared to move for safety in the face of warnings in the coming days. Endangered trees / posts / boards in private and public places should be secured and trees should be pruned. Risks should be brought to the attention of the authorities.
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The Kovid must be prepared to fully comply with the standards at the stages of transition to relief camps. Those in the disaster risk area should have an emergency kit ready immediately.
Instructions for preparing the kit are available at https://sdma.kerala.gov.in//srv/htdocs/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Emergency-Kit.pdf.
In case of heavy rains, do not cross rivers, bathe in rivers or other bodies of water for fishing or any other purpose. Do not climb over the bridges over the water to see the view, take selfies or stand in groups.
Those living below the dams should make preparations in anticipation of the possibility of water leaking out of the dams and relocate if necessary as per the instructions of the authorities. Completely avoid night trekking to hilly areas. Be aware of the dangers of trees falling in the wind and posts collapsing.
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