Red alert issued for four districts in Kerala as heavy rainfall predicted until May 21
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued red alert for four districts in Kerala - Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, and Alappuzha - forecasting extremely heavy rainfall until May 21.
As heavy rains pose potential hazards, the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) has advised people to remain vigilant.
With expectations of heavy rainfall within a short timeframe, there's a risk of flash floods and urban waterlogging, particularly in low-lying areas. Landslides may also be triggered by prolonged rainfall. In light of this, authorities are urging residents, especially those in hilly and coastal regions, to exercise caution and stay alert.
The IMD has also sounded orange alert for Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam district until Tuesday.
A red alert indicates heavy to extremely heavy rain of over 20 cm in 24 hours, while an orange alert means very heavy rain (6 cm to 20 cm). A yellow alert means heavy rainfall between 6 and 11 cm.
Earlier in the day, the Idukki District Collector ordered a ban on night travel through the hilly areas of the district from Sunday until the red and orange alerts are withdrawn.
''Strict instructions have been issued to the District Superintendent of Police, Sub Divisional Magistrates, Regional Transport Officers, and Tehsildars to implement the ban effectively,'' an official statement said.
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Belagavi: Goods vehicle topples on road as driver loses control; 25 MGNREGS workers injured
Belagavi: In an accident that occurred near Hosur village, Hukkeri taluk, on Thursday, more than 25 people, identified as labourers, were injured as the goods vehicle they were traveling in toppled on the road.
The workers, learned to be Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) labourers, were traveling from Hidkal village to Yamakamamaradi in Hukkeri taluk for work when a motorbike came in front of the vehicle suddenly. As a result, the driver lost control over the goods vehicle, which toppled on the road.
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The injured labourers were shifted to the Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences (BIMS) in Belagavi city and are receiving medical treatment.
