Thiruvananthapuram The IMD on Sunday issued orange alert in two districts as heavy rains were reported in different parts of Kerala.
The India Meteorological Department has declared an orange alert for Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha districts, indicating the possibility of extremely heavy rainfall ranging from 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm in 24 hours at isolated places.
A yellow alert has been issued for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod, warning of heavy rainfall ranging between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm.
On May 18, a yellow alert was sounded in Pattanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad and Malappuram districts, while on May 19 it will be in force in Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod.
In a statement, the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority urged people living in areas prone to landslides and floods to remain vigilant and move to safer locations as per official instructions.
Residents along the river banks and dam areas downstream have also been advised to exercise caution and move elsewhere if necessary.
The statement said people in vulnerable areas have been asked to ensure that relief camps are functional and move during the day if necessary, in coordination with local and revenue authorities.
Due to the possibility of strong winds, those living in weak or poorly secured homes have been advised to take precautions or move to safer locations.
Authorities also warned against crossing rivers, entering water bodies for bathing, fishing, or venturing onto bridges over swollen rivers during heavy rains.
They called for avoiding unnecessary travel, especially to mountainous areas, waterfalls and bodies of water, until the weather warning is lifted.
It advised motorists to be careful on roads near bodies of water and to avoid driving in flooded areas.
People have also been urged to secure loose trees, electrical poles, hoardings and walls in private and public places and inform authorities of the potential dangers.
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