Yellow Alert Issued in Southern Districts of Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram: The southern districts of Kerala are under a yellow alert on Friday as the Central Meteorological Department warns of possible heavy rain. Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, and Ernakulam districts have been advised to be cautious amidst anticipations of isolated heavy rain.
In addition, the Meteorological Department has issued a warning for September 22nd and 23rd, stating that remote areas of the state may experience rain accompanied by thunder, lightning, and wind speeds of 30 to 40 km per hour. Furthermore, the Central Meteorological Department advises that there is a possibility of rain with thunder and lightning in selected locations in Kerala on September 24th and 25th.
The National Center for Oceanic and Atmospheric Research has also put out a warning, stating that the Kerala coast may experience waves and storm surge reaching 1.7 to 2.0 meters in height until 11.30 pm on September 22nd. Similarly, the southern coast of Tamil Nadu may witness high waves of 1.6 to 2.0 meters along with a storm surge till 11.30 pm on the same day. Therefore, fishermen and coastal residents are urged to exercise caution.
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Thiruvananthapuram: Yellow alert on Friday in southern districts of Kerala. Rain warning has been issued in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam districts. The Central Meteorological Department has issued a yellow warning anticipating the possibility of isolated heavy rain.
Also, on September 22 and 23 (Friday and Saturday), the Meteorological Department has warned that remote areas of the state will receive rain with thunder and lightning and wind speed of 30 to 40 km per hour. The Central Meteorological Department also advises that there is a possibility of rain with thunder and lightning at isolated places in Kerala on September 24 and 25.
The National Center for Oceanic and Atmospheric Research has advised that there is a possibility of 1.7 to 2.0 meter high waves and storm surge along the Kerala coast till 11.30 pm on the 22nd. According to the National Center for Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, a high wave of 1.6 to 2.0 meters and storm surge is likely to occur along the southern coast of Tamil Nadu till 11.30 pm on the 22nd. Fishermen and coastal residents should be careful.
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