Severe Weather Advisory: India Meteorological Department Warns of Intense Rain Until June 18, Enforcing Red, Orange, and Yellow Cautions

Heavy Downpour Threat for Kerala from June 16 to June 18

Brace yourself, Kerala! The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has served up a storm warning, with a hefty dose of alerts and precautions in the offing. Here's the lowdown:

Alerts and Affected Districts

Red Alert (Extremely Heavy Rainfall): The affected districts include Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod. This alert means rainfall exceeding 20 cm (204.4 mm) in a mere 24 hours.[1][2][4]
Orange Alert (Very Heavy Rainfall): Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, and Palakkad are under this alert for June 16. For June 17, Kannur and Kasaragod will join the list. Orange alerts signify rainfall ranging between 11 to 20 cm (115.6 mm to 204.4 mm) in 24 hours.[2]
Yellow Alert (Heavy Rainfall): Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, and Kottayam are under this alert for June 16. For June 17, Alappuzha, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Wayanad are under the yellow alert.[2]

Safety Measures

School's Out: Schools in several districts will remain closed due to the heavy rain. Kasaragod, Kannur, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Wayanad, Palakkad, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kottayam, and Pathanamthitta districts, as well as the Kuttanad and Ambalappuzha taluks of Alappuzha, are affected.[3][4]
Indoor Days and Caution: The public is advised to stay indoors and limit travel as much as possible. Take special care near water bodies and in areas prone to landslides and flooding.
Embrace Emergency: Residents are encouraged to prepare for emergencies and have essential contact numbers for local authorities at the ready.

Timeframe

The intensive rainfall is forecasted to persist until June 18, according to the IMD's outlook.[4] Stay vigilant and keep a close eye on weather updates for the sake of your safety!

Warnings against Seafaring

In regards to fishing, it's business as usual banned! The squally weather is expected along the coastline, making it too rough for fishing activities. Fishermen are strictly advised to keep their boats beached, at least until June 18.[1][4]

In the Hands of the Authorities

State disaster management officials have urged residents in vulnerable areas to stay alert, especially in hilly regions where landslides and floods tend to be common. Local administrations have been urged to stay on high alert, ready to respond to emergencies accordingly.[1]

The government encourages the public to keep up-to-date through official weather bulletins and adhere to safety guidelines issued by the authorities.[1] So, remember, safety first, Kerala! Stay informed, stay safe!

[1] https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/heavy-to-very-heavy-rainfall-expected-in-kerala-from-june-16-to-18-imd-101658883156151.html

[2] https://www.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/red-orange-yellow-alerts-issued-for-kerala-by-imd-1.72875219

[3] https://m.timesofindia.com/city/kozhikode/heavy-rainfall-in-kerala-schools-closed-due-to-heavy-rainfall-in-some-districts/articleshow/92557502.cms

[4] https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-heavy-to-very-heavy-rainfall-likely-in-kerala-from-june-16-to-18-says-imd-2949024

Weather forecasting predicts continuous heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in Kerala from June 16 to June 18, urging residents to brace themselves for the potentially dangerous weather conditions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for several districts, including Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, and Palakkad, under the categories of Red (extremely heavy rainfall), Orange (very heavy rainfall), and Yellow (heavy rainfall). As a precaution, schools in several districts will be closed, and residents are advised to stay indoors, limit travel, and take special care near water bodies and in vulnerable areas. Emergency preparedness is key, so make sure to have essential contact numbers for local authorities at the ready.