Yellow alert issued in 4 Kerala districts on April 29 as IMD predicts heavy rains

Heavy rainfall is expected in Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur and Malappuram districts.

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The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued a yellow alert in Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur and Malappuram districts on Monday, April 29, in view of heavy rainfall that has been predicted in these areas.

The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) has issued mudslide warnings in various districts of Kerala. The warnings have been issued following the IMD’s prediction of heavy rains in parts of Kerala in the coming days.

“As Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Malappuram, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Wayanad, Kozhikode and Palakkad districts have chances of mudslides, people should restrain themselves from travelling in hilly terrains of these districts from 7pm to 7am,” said a release of KSDMA.

According to IMD, the state will receive light to moderate rainfall till April 28. Strong winds of up to 30-50 kmph are also expected from April 28 morning. The wind speed could increase to 40-50 kmph reaching up to 60 kmph from 29th morning onwards, predicts IMD.

The IMD has also given warnings to fishermen not to venture into the sea during this time. “Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea areas during these days. Those who are in deep sea are advised to return to respective coasts by 28th April,” says IMD.

KSDMA has issued instructions for people in order to avoid unforeseen circumstances: