IMD Issues Orange Alert For Kerala, Predicts Very Heavy Rainfall In Tamil Nadu

New Delhi: New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for several districts in the southern state of Kerala. According to the met department Pathanamthitta, Kozhikode and Idukki districts are expected to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall during the next 24 hours.

IMD has also issued a yellow alert for Thiruvananthapuram, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Palakkad, Malappuram and Wayanad districts and predicted heavy rainfall at isolated places in the region. Light to medium downpour is likely in the state for the next 2-3 days.

Heads up, North Kerala! Brace for isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall (115.6 to 204.4 mm) on November 23rd. Stay prepared and stay informed! pic.twitter.com/GPl3JVvedc — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) November 23, 2023

Tamil Nadu has also been witnessing heavy downpours for a couple of days now and the Met Department has further forecasted heavy rainfall in the state. According to IMD's bulletin, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to occur at isolated places over the Nilgiris, Theni and Thenkasi and Coimbatore districts.

OrangeAlert!  #TamilNadu, get ready for heavy rainfall ahead. Isolated areas may experience up to 204.4mm of rain on November 23rd, so stay extra weather-wise and safe! Share this to spread the word & stay safe! pic.twitter.com/4z2rhBlgkl — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) November 23, 2023

Heavy rains are also likely to lash the isolated places over Erode, Tiruppur, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi districts of Tamil Nadu. Persistent and intense rainfall has led to waterlogging in various regions of the Ghat areas in Tamil Nadu. Residents are urged to avoid unpaved roads and densely populated areas for safety.