July 22, 2019
Monsoons have hit Kerala in full strength as most of the northern parts of
the state received heavy rainfall since last week. The Indian
Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert in six
districts as the south west monsoon is gaining strength. Kozhikode,
Kannur, Malappuram and Wayanad has been issued a red alert whereas
orange and yellow alerts have been issued in some other parts of the state.
Idukki, where Mullaperiyar dam is situated,
was issued a red alert on Sunday along with Kasargode. Other
districts like Thrissur and Ernakulam
received heavy rainfall as well. Four people have already lost
their lives in various rain related accidents across the state.
Last year during August, Kerala was hit by the worst floods of the century.
Many people lost their lives and lakhs of people became homeless. With
monsoon gaining strength, people are preparing themselves to take all
precautions.
#Kerala Gets Red Alert For “Extremely Heavy Rain”. What Does It Mean? From
#deficit #monsoon to the current red alerts – authorities help us decode
the action /concerns on ground-Sneha Koshy, Journalist
Many parts of Tamil Nadu also received heavy rainfall over the last few days.
State government has asked people living in coastal areas to be careful. Many
people have already been shifted to relief camps as well. Fishermen have also
been asked to not go to the sea until the rains stop.
“24 hours of rain and yes, Kerala is facing some familiar problems. Red
alert still on for next two days. How are things at your end of the
world?”, tweeted Dr Roshan R.
Source: https://newzhook.com/story/monsoon-kerala-red-alert-rains-floods
