- By Imran Zafar
- Tue, 30 Jul 2024 11:42 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Kerala Weather: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts on Tuesday as incessant rain continues to batter Kerala. The IMD forecasted heavy rain across Kerala on Tuesday, with particularly severe weather conditions expected from Central Kerala to North Kerala.
A red alert has been issued for the aforementioned northern districts, while an orange alert covers Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur and Palakkad. Additionally, a yellow alert is in place for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha and Kottayam districts with wind gusts reaching up to 50 kmph.
IMD weather forecast for Kerala.
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Heavy rain caused significant waterlogging and multiple landslides. Wayanad and the Vilangad area of Kozhikode experienced landslides, with the Thamarassery Pass and the Valancherry-Kuttippuram road severely impacted, blocking traffic. Landslides have also disrupted traffic on the Kannur-Iritty Koottupuzha road and near Nelliyampathy.
Due to the adverse weather, several trains have been partially cancelled. The Ernakulam-Kannur Intercity Express, the Tirunelveli-Palakkad Palaruvi Express and the Thiruvananthapuram-Shoranur Venad Express will all be short-terminated due to waterlogging between Valathol Nagar and Wadakkanchery.
#WATCH | Kerala: Stationary watchman stopped train no. 16526 between Vallathol Nagar-Wadakkanchery of Trivandrum division due to heavy rain & water flow on track.
— ANI (@ANI) July 30, 2024
The following trains are partially cancelled today due to heavy water logging reported between Valathol Nagar and… pic.twitter.com/L2Cuye0dE4
- Train No. 16305 Ernakulam - Kannur Intercity Express will be short terminated at Thrissur.
- Train No. 16791 Tirunelveli - Palakkad Palaruvi Expres will be short-terminated at Aluva.
- Train No. 16302 Thiruvananthapuram - Shoranur Venad Express will be short-terminated at Chalakkudy.
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Authorities have advised people to stay alert, particularly those in hilly regions, as the situation may worsen. Rresidents are urged to take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.