- By Nidhi Giri
- Tue, 12 Nov 2024 04:05 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Kerala Weather: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has informed of heavy rain in Kerala from November 13 to 15. The weather body has issued a yellow alert for rain and thunderstorms in Pathanamthitta, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kozhikode, Wayanad and Palakkad district during this time period.
Kerala Weather: Yellow Alert In THESE Districts
November 13 : Pathanamthitta, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kozhikode, Wayanad
November 14 : Pathanamthitta, Ernakulam, Idukki, Palakkad, Kozhikode, Wayanad
November 15 : Pathanamthitta, Ernakulam, Idukki, Palakkad, Kozhikode, Wayanad
IMD has warned of heavy rain (64.5 mm to 115.5 mm in 24 hours) in the above-mentioned districts.
A cyclonic circulation continues to persist over the southwest Bay of Bengal, extending up to 5.8 km above sea level and tilting towards the southeast. This is likely to develop into a low-pressure area that will move slowly westward towards the coasts of Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka over the next two days.
A trough from the southwest Bay of Bengal to the east-central Bay of Bengal is also influencing local weather patterns, with effects extending up to 1.5 km above sea level.
Residents are urged to stay alert and prepare for potential disruptions caused by the anticipated heavy rainfall. Fishing activities along the Kerala-Karnataka-Lakshadweep coasts are not expected to be affected today.
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Tamil Nadu Weather: Isolated heavy rainfall is forecast in Tamil Nadu from November 11 to 15, in coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, and Rayalaseema from November 12 to 14. Additionally, coastal and South Interior Karnataka may experience heavy rain on November 14.