Heavy rain wreaks havoc in Kerala: Red alert in 5 districts, schools and colleges closed in 3 districts
🌧️ Heavy rain wreaks havoc in Kerala: Red alert in 5 districts, schools and colleges closed in 3 districts
Monsoon has started showing its strength in Kerala. Due to heavy rains, life has been affected in many parts of the state. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert in 5 districts of the state today. At the same time, holiday in schools and colleges has been declared in 3 districts.
People have been appealed to be cautious and avoid unnecessary travel. Let us know what is the latest situation and what steps the administration is taking.
Red alert in which district?
According to the Meteorological Department, the districts of Kerala where red alert has been declared today include:
- **Idukki
- **Kottayam
- **Ernakulam
- **Alappuzha
- **Pathanamthitta
These areas may receive 150 mm or more rain in the next 24 hours. Due to this, the possibility of incidents like landslides, waterlogging and falling of trees has increased.
🏫 Where are schools and colleges closed?
Keeping in mind the safety of the people, the administration has ordered to keep all educational institutions closed in Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam districts.
Although online classes have been allowed in some places, no one has been asked to take risks.
What preparations has the administration made?
The state government and the disaster management department have jointly taken several precautionary measures:
NDRF teams have been deployed in vulnerable areas.
People are being evacuated from landslide-prone areas to safer places.
Surveillance has been increased in river and coastal areas.
Control rooms are active 24x7 in every district.
Apart from this, the electricity department and the health department have also been put on alert.
👨👩👧👦 Important tips for the general public
The administration has given some important advice to the people:
Do not go out of the house unless it is very important.
Stay away from waterlogged areas and flowing drains.
Pay attention to government alerts coming on mobile.
In case of any emergency, contact 1077 or local control room.
🌦️ Weather Forecast
The IMD has said that the intensity of rain may increase further in the next 48 hours. A warning of extremely heavy rainfall has been issued especially in the central and southern districts of Kerala. This is considered to be the most active phase of the monsoon.
📉 Comparison with the situation of previous years
If we look at the last few years, the flood tragedy of 2018 and 2019 is still fresh in the memories of the people. But this time the administration has started taking action in time so that any major damage can be avoided.
🏠 Arrangement of relief camps
Relief camps have been set up in the affected areas, where the following facilities are being provided to the needy:
- Accommodation
- Food and drinking water
- Medicines and first aid
- Special facilities for children and the elderly
Beware of rumors
The administration has advised people to avoid fake news and rumors spreading on social media. Before believing any information, confirm from government or reliable source.
🔚 Conclusion
At present the situation in Kerala remains serious, but the teams of the government and the disaster management department are fully alert. The general public is also expected to cooperate with the administration and remain alert themselves.
We have no control over nature, but with vigilance and restraint we can reduce the impact of any disaster.