Rain: Holiday for all educational institutions in 5 districts
The holiday will not be applicable for model residential schools, the collector took to Facebook.
The holiday will not be applicable for model residential schools, the collector took to Facebook.
The holiday will not be applicable for model residential schools, the collector took to Facebook.
Thiruvananthapuram/ Wayanad: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert in Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, and Kannur for Monday, predicting extremely heavy rainfall above 204.4 mm. A red alert was sounded for Pathanamthitta and Kottayam on Sunday.
Due to adverse weather conditions, all educational institutions in Kottayam, Idukki, Wayanad, Pathanamthitta, and Kannur districts will remain closed on Monday. The closure applies to anganwadis, tuition centres, schools, and professional colleges. However, pre-scheduled exams will not be postponed. In Idukki, residential educational institutions functioning entirely on a hostel basis are exempted from the closure.
The IMD also issued an orange alert in five other districts—Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, and Kasaragod—for Monday, expecting very heavy rainfall between 115.6 and 204.4 mm. According to the weather body, rain or thundershower is likely to occur at most places in Kerala until December 7. Squally wind, reaching 35–45 kmph and gusting to 55 kmph, is likely to prevail along the Kerala-Karnataka-Lakshadweep coast until December 4. Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea during this period.
Probable impacts of heavy rain
- Reduced visibility could cause traffic congestion.
- Temporary traffic disruptions due to waterlogging, uprooting of trees, or broken branches.
- Electricity disruption.
- Heavy rains may harm standing crops and vegetables, particularly those in the maturity stage.
- Landslides, mudslides, or landslips in vulnerable areas.
- Lightning strikes may threaten people and animals in open spaces.
Actions suggested
- Adhere to traffic advisories and updates.
- Avoid staying in vulnerable structures.
- Secure vegetable pandals to prevent damage.
- Seek shelter during thunderstorms or lightning activities.
- Stay informed about weather updates and warnings.
Orange alert in districts
Dec 1 – Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur
Dec 2 – Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad
Yellow alert in districts
Dec 1 – Alappuzha, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod
Dec 2 – Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam
Dec 3 – Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod
Dec 4 – Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod
(Heavy rainfall between 64.5 and 115.5 mm)