3 weeks ago

IMD warns Kerala faces fresh spell of heavy rain

IMD warns Kerala faces fresh spell of heavy rain
Kerala heading for fresh spell of heavy rain, predicts IMD · thehansindia.com

Kerala is a place in India that recently had very heavy rain.

The rain caused floods and lots of damage.

Sadly, 23 people died and three fishermen are still missing.

Now, weather experts called the India Meteorological Department say more heavy rain is coming.

A low-pressure area over the ocean is getting stronger.

It is expected to bring more rain to Kerala in the next few days.

Officials have issued warnings for several districts, especially near hills and rivers.

People living near the coast are told to be careful because of big waves.

Fishermen should not take small boats into the sea.

Everyone hopes the new rain will not cause more damage.

Key facts

Deaths from recent deluge
23
Fishermen missing
3
Crop area damaged
More than 9,000 hectares
Heavy rain threshold
64.5 mm to 115.5 mm in 24 hours
Yellow alert districts (Thursday)
Kannur, Kasaragod
Yellow alert districts (Friday)
Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki
Expected wave height
1 to 1.6 metres along southern and central Kerala coasts
Coastal warning until
2:30 a.m., August 13

Sources

Related news