Rain: Holiday for educational institutions in Kuttanad Taluk today
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), no rain alert has been issued for Alappuzha over the next five days.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), no rain alert has been issued for Alappuzha over the next five days.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), no rain alert has been issued for Alappuzha over the next five days.
Alappuzha/ Thiruvananthapuram: Heavy rain in Kottayam and Pathanamthitta has led to increased water flow into the Alappuzha district, resulting in widespread waterlogging across schools and public roads in Kuttanad Taluk. In response, the Alappuzha District Collector has declared a holiday on Monday for all educational institutions in the taluk, including professional colleges, anganwadis, and tuition centres. However, previously scheduled examinations will be held as planned.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), no rain alert has been issued for Alappuzha over the next five days. Meanwhile, Kottayam and Pathanamthitta remain under a yellow alert, indicating expected rainfall between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm.
Holiday in Kottayam
The Kottayam collector has declared a holiday on Monday for schools that are operating as relief camps in the district. This includes the Government Model HSS and Poovam UPS in Changanassery.
Probable impacts due to heavy rainfall
- Poor visibility
- Temporary disruption of traffic due to waterlogging/ uprooting of trees
- Power disruption
- Damage to crops
- Landslide/ mudslide/ landslip
Actions suggested
- Follow traffic advisories issued, if any
- Avoid staying in vulnerable structures
- Take shelter during thunderstorm/lightning activities