Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for isolated heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across several districts in Kerala. Strong winds with speeds ranging from 40 to 50 km/h are also expected on Saturday.

On Sunday (April 6), thunderstorms accompanied by rain and winds at speeds of 30 to 40 km/h are likely in isolated areas. Due to the possibility of heavy rainfall, a yellow alert has been declared in multiple districts until Sunday.

Districts Under Yellow Alert

 Thursday (April 3): Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad

 Friday (April 4): Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur

 Saturday (April 5): Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad

 Sunday (April 6): Malappuram, Wayanad

The forecast predicts isolated heavy rainfall across these regions.

Lightning and Thunderstorm Safety Advisory

The IMD has warned that isolated thunderstorms with lightning and strong winds (40-50 km/h) are likely to continue in Kerala until Saturday (April 5). Residents are advised to take necessary precautions against lightning and stormy weather.

An arrest warrant has been issued for CPI(M) leader and former Industries Minister Elamaram Karim in the land fraud case. The arrest warrant was issued after he failed to appear in court in a case related to Mukkam Crusher and Granite in Mukkam Karassery. The arrest warrant was issued by the Thamarassery court. The court had asked Elamaram Karim to appear four times. The complaint is that Elamaram Karim’s relative Noushad committed fraud in the name of running a crusher and Elamaram Karim acted as an intermediary to get the land registered in Noushad’s name

Kottayam Nobi Lucas granted bail in the case of mother and children committing suicide in Ettumanoor. The Kottayam District Sessions Court granted bail to Nobi Lucas with conditions. Nobi is being released from jail after 28 days.

The court had heard detailed arguments in the past few days. However, the defense argued that the police had not been able to find any evidence to prove Nobi’s role in the case. Shiny’s father Kuriakose had also filed a petition against Nobi’s bail application.

The police had informed the court that bail should not be granted. The police FIR states that the reason for Shiny and her children committing suicide was pressure from her husband and family.

On February 28, Shiny and her children Alina and Ivana jumped in front of a train near Ettumanoor railway station. The three died when the Kottayam-Nilambur Road Express hit them. The incident took place near the Parolical railway gate before Ettumanoor station.

The Supreme Court has issued a notice on the petition filed by accused Kiran Kumar seeking a stay on the sentence in the case of Vismaya, who committed suicide following dowry harassment in Kollam. The court has issued a notice to the state government. The petition is against the trial court’s verdict that sentenced Vismaya to 10 years in prison in the case of dowry harassment. Kiran approached the Supreme Court after his petition filed in the High Court seeking quashing of the sentence was not disposed of. Kiran’s argument is that there is no evidence against his in the case. Advocate Deepak Prakash appeared in court for Kiran.

Kiran had approached the High Court against the trial court’s verdict that sentenced her to 10 years in prison. But even after two years, no decision has been made.

Vismaya hanged herself in her husband’s house in June 2021 due to domestic violence. Relatives had alleged that Vismaya committed suicide due to her husband’s torture. Vismaya was given in marriage to Kiran Kumar with 100 paise of gold, one-quarter acre of land and a car worth Rs 10 lakh.

Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rain warning for the state from Tuesday. The forecast predicts the possibility of isolated heavy rainfall. The term “heavy rain” refers to rainfall ranging from 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm within a 24-hour period. As part of the warning, yellow alerts have been issued for several districts.

Districts with Yellow Alert:

Tuesday (April 1): Ernakulam, Palakkad, Wayanad

Wednesday (April 2): Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Wayanad

Thursday (April 3): Palakkad, Malappuram, Wayanad

Friday (April 4): Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Ernakulam, Palakkad, Wayanad

Thunderstorm Alert:

The India Meteorological Department has also issued a thunderstorm warning for Kerala, predicting thunderstorms with lightning and winds reaching 30 to 50 km/h, continuing until Friday (April 5).