Heavy rain batters Tamil Nadu, schools shut; orange alert in parts of Kerala
IMD issues ‘Orange Alert’ for very heavy rain, thunderstorms in these four states till 23 November. See full forecast Sabarimala pilgrims have been advised to remain vigilant and cautious especially at night in view of the red alert issued in the district.
Also read: Tamil Nadu rains: All govt, private schools in THESE districts shut today due to heavy rains An orange alert was also issued in the districts of Thiruvananthapuram and Idukki for November 23. The heavy rains led to the flooding of many roads and hilly areas of Thiruvananthapuram district.
The IMD also issued a yellow alert in all the remaining districts, except the Kannur and Kasaragod districts of Kerala. Also read: Tamil Nadu rains: All govt, private schools in THESE districts shut today due to heavy rains The weather department also predicted cyclonic circulations over Tamil Nadu may cause moderate to medium rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning in Kerala over the next five days.
According to IMD press release, thunderstorms along with light to moderate rainfall and gusty winds at one or two places in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad and Kannur districts of the state may take place today. Puducherry and Karaikal regions also witnessed heavy rainfall the previous day.
The territorial government declared a holiday for schools on Wednesday in view of the situation. (With inputs from PTI)Milestone Alert!
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