The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday predicted very heavy rainfall in Kerala in the coming days and issued orange alerts for several districts between June 2 and 5. The weather agency also said that the southwest monsoon is expected to hit the state on June 4.
The India Meteorological Department issued an ‘orange alert’ for three districts in northern Kerala – Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad – for Tuesday, and a ‘yellow alert’ for the remaining 11 districts.
It also forecast thunderstorm accompanied by moderate rain and gusty wind in parts of almost all districts except Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam for the day.
Between June 2 and June 6, the IMD predicted widespread rain across the state, accompanied by lightning and strong winds with speeds ranging between 40 and 50 kmph.
The IMD also issued ‘orange alerts’ for four districts on Wednesday, eight districts on Thursday and seven districts on Friday, while the remaining districts were put under ‘yellow alert’ on those days.
An ‘orange alert’ indicates very heavy rainfall between 11cm and 20cm, while a ‘yellow alert’ indicates heavy rainfall between 6cm and 11cm.
(With input from PTI)