Published: August 09, 2026 08:39 AM IST
Updated: August 09, 2026 09:47 AM IST
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An orange alert has been issued for several districts in Kerala, including Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta, and Kottayam, indicating a significant weather warning.
Squally weather with wind speeds of 40-50 kmph, gusting up to 60 kmph, is expected along the Kerala coast, prompting a warning for fishermen to avoid venturing out to sea.
The alert includes warnings of poor visibility, potential traffic congestion, waterlogging, uprooting of trees, damage to the power sector, and the possibility of landslides, mudslides, and lightning incidents.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod, with heavy rainfall of 7-11 cm expected over the next 24 hours.
Meanwhile, Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, and Malappuram are under a yellow alert.
Squally Weather with wind speed 40-50 kmph, gusting to 60 kmph, is likely to prevail along and off the Kerala coast. Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea during this period.
The weather agency has warned of poor visibility, which may lead to traffic congestion, waterlogging, and uprooting of trees, which may cause damage to the power sector. The agency has also warned of possible landslide/mudslide and lightning incidents in open places.
The public has been asked to follow traffic advisories, avoid staying in vulnerable structures and take shelter during lightning incidents. It is advised to remain on alert for further weather-related updates.
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