Thiruvananthapuram is currently under an orange alert, indicating a warning for heavy rain. The Central Meteorological Department has predicted that the rain will continue in Thiruvananthapuram district for the next three hours.
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – The Capital District of Thiruvananthapuram is currently facing severe weather conditions as heavy rains continue to pour down. Urban and hilly areas are being hit by intermittent heavy rainfall, resulting in widespread flooding across the region, including the city itself. The situation has worsened with the formation of a large water dam in front of Thampanoor KSRTC bus stand.
The Meteorological Department has issued a forecast, stating that the heavy rain is expected to persist throughout the day in the capital district. Thiruvananthapuram is currently under an orange alert, indicating a warning for heavy rain. The Central Meteorological Department has predicted that the rain will continue in Thiruvananthapuram district for the next three hours. Also, the Meteorological Department has issued a cautionary advisory to fishermen, urging them to avoid venturing out to sea along the Kerala-Lakshadweep coasts.
The physical measurement and fitness test for the post of Assistant Prison Officer in the Jail Department, originally scheduled for October 4 and 5, have been postponed in Trivandrum district. The new date for the exam will be announced soon. However, other PSC exams in Trivandrum district will proceed as scheduled on October 4th and 5th. In another development, due to the adverse weather conditions, the ICC World Cup 2023, which was supposed to take place at Greenfield Stadium in Trivandrum, has been called off.
