The monsoon season is upon us in its full glory. With the country relishing in the deliciousness brought about by the rainy season, some parts are dealing with the consequences. Kerala is one of those states suffering an excessive amount of rainfall. The last 2 days of relentless rainfall have resulted in many accidents and other mishappenings throughout the state. Kerala is expected to experience moderate to extreme rainfall over the next three to five days, according to an alert issued on Tuesday by the India Meteorological Department.
The District Collector Has Imposed A Ban Of Night Travel In Idukki
The shutters of the Kallarkutty, Pambla, and Malankara dams were opened on Wednesday morning as a result of Peerumade in Idukki receiving the most rainfall in the State for the previous 24 hours ending at 8.30 a.m. Peerumade recorded 220.5 mm of rainfall. As of Thursday, the coastal districts are under an orange alert from the IMD. Rainfall of between 115.6 mm and 204.4 mm is anticipated for the coastal belt on that particular day.
The disaster management authorities have also banned night travel in the hilly regions of Idukki. From 7 pm to 6 am, people will not be allowed to pass through the hilly roads. Appointed by the district collector, the district police officer will be responsible for monitoring and enforcing the ban on public
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Many Districts Are Under An Orange Alert
Kerala’s Kannur, Idukki, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts were placed under Orange Alert due to the expected heavy rainfall. Heavy rains earlier on Wednesday uprooted large trees in several regions of the state, destroying homes and vehicles, downing power lines, and the hours-long traffic backups caused by the uprooted trees.
Numerous districts experienced home damage due to the persistent rain that had been falling since the previous evening. With the possibility of landslides and heavy rainfall in the coming days, tourists will also not be allowed to enter Ponmudi Hills and other hilly and coastal regions.
The incessant rainfall is resulting in a lot of destruction in the state.
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First Published: July 06, 2023 3:06 PM