Thiruvananthapuram: The orange alert issued today in all the districts has been withdrawn as the heavy rains in the state have eased slightly. Yellow alert has been issued in all the districts due to the possibility of heavy rains.
No orange alert has been declared in any district tomorrow. Yellow alert in all districts. However, the Central Meteorological Department has warned fishermen not to go fishing off the coast of Kerala until further notice as heavy rains are likely.
Meanwhile, the state has forecast isolated heavy rains in the coming days. Yellow alert has been issued in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Thrissur and Malappuram districts.
The government has asked people to be extra vigilant in the light of their past experiences of flood damage. A special control room was opened in the office of the Minister of Revenue. In case of an emergency, people can call the control room for help.
Thrissur Peringalkuthu dam opened due to high water level. All 15 shutters of the Bhootthankett Dam were opened. The Disaster Management Authority (DMA) has warned people living in low-lying and hilly areas to be extra vigilant as the rains continue. Fishermen are advised to heed the weather warning as wind speeds can reach 40 to 55 kmph. Currently, fishing is banned along the Kerala-Lakshadweep coast.
