IMD Issues Yellow Alert For Heavy Rainfall In 6 Districts Of Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, September 8: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, across most parts of Kerala. The rainfall is expected to continue until September 13.
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A yellow alert has been issued in six districts: Kasargode, Kannur, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Thrissur, and Ernakulam. In these areas, rainfall is forecasted to range between 64.5mm and 115.5mm. The IMD has also cautioned residents to avoid visiting areas prone to landslides, landslips, and waterlogging during this period. Those living in vulnerable regions are advised to move to safer locations.
The state disaster management authority has urged people to exercise caution, as heavy rainfall could lead to poor visibility, temporary disruptions in traffic and power, waterlogging, tree uprooting, crop damage, and flash floods.
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Additionally, the IMD has forecasted squally weather with wind speeds between 45-55 kmph, gusting up to 65 kmph, over Kerala until September 11. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the coastal areas of Kerala, Karnataka, and Lakshadweep during this time.
On Monday, a yellow alert has also been issued for Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasargode districts.
Recent Rainfall and Landslides in Wayanad
It is worth recalling that on July 30, heavy rainfall in the Wayanad district resulted in significant landslides, leading to loss of life and widespread destruction. According to the World Weather Attribution service, the rainfall on that day was the third heaviest ever recorded in the region, surpassing even the devastating floods of 2018.
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Studies have shown that on July 30, when landslides occurred in the Mundakkai, Chooralmala, and Attamalai areas of Wayanad, the region experienced an intense downpour of 140mm in a single day. Since July 22, the area has seen nearly continuous rainfall, with some locations recording over 1.8 meters of rain within a month.
Researchers from Norway, India, Malaysia, the US, Sweden, and the Netherlands have reported that rainfall intensity in Kerala has increased by 17% over the past 45 years. They have further predicted that extreme single-day rainfall events could become 4% more intense, potentially leading to more catastrophic landslides in the future.
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