IMD Issues Heavy Rainfall and Cyclonic Storm Warnings Across Kerala and Coastal South India
The IMD has sounded heavy rainfall alerts for Kerala and other parts of South India due to the onset of the northeast monsoon season. Moreover, the department has cautioned that there may be an onset of cyclone formation in the Bay of Bengal area which might become cyclonic activity towards the end of October 26.
As per the forecast issued on October 24, there will be various degrees of rainfall in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, coastal Andhra Pradesh, and some adjoining island regions.
Kerala Faces Heavy Rainfall Alerts
Orange warnings have been declared by IMD in some districts of Kerala where there would be heavy rainfalls in certain isolated places. These districts include Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad and Malappuram.
It has been forecast that the rainfall activity will continue in the coming days where the possibility of isolated extremely heavy rainfall will occur on October 25 and 26. Along with rainfalls, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds are possible.
Residents of those areas where landslides can occur and floods can take place have been advised to be careful and adhere to evacuation orders of the authorities. People have also been warned not to enter rivers and streams during rains.
Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Coastal Andhra Pradesh on Alert
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is predicted for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal from October 24 to 26, along with thunderstorms and gusts of wind in some places. Isolated heavy rainfalls are also predicted for South Interior Karnataka until October 25.
Increased rainfall is predicted in Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam from October 25 to 28 due to the development of the weather system. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands will witness an active phase of rainfall, and heavy rains are also predicted in Odisha later on in the week.
Bay of Bengal System Raises Cyclone Concerns
A weather system which is currently forming over the Bay of Bengal is under close watch for any signs of becoming a cyclonic storm by October 26. It is expected to head towards the North Andhra Pradesh and adjacent South Odisha coast by October 28.
There is a possibility of heavy to extremely heavy rains in some parts of Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. But all this will depend upon how the system evolves and behaves subsequently.
Safety Advisory for Residents and Fishermen
IMD and State Disaster Management Organizations have called upon people to heed weather warnings in their area and to stay indoors during heavy rainfall. Those residing in risk-prone areas need to evacuate their homes as per advice and must not go near overflowing rivers, waterfalls, and dangerous slopes.
The fishermen have also been cautioned against going to the sea during adverse weather conditions.
In the coming days, the northeast monsoon is expected to cause heavy rainfall in South India and it will require close watch on the part of all concerned.
In the coming days, the northeast monsoon is expected to cause heavy rainfall in South India and it will require close watch on the part of all concerned.
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