Kerala rains wreak havoc, Idukki woman dies in landslide ā Wayanad, Kannur, Kottayam districts on IMD's red alert
Torrential rains continue to wreak havoc across Kerala due to which the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued a red warning for multiple districts
Torrential rains continue to wreak havoc across Kerala due to which the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued a red warning for multiple districts. A woman lost her life after a rain-triggered landslide buried her house in the high-range Idukki district, PTI reported. Officials suspect several others to be trapped under debris in Kottayam district. The deceased, identified as Sumathi, was a resident of the Adoormala area who is survived by her husband Ravi and son, both of whom suffered injuries in the incident. A joint operation was carried out by the Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Fire and Rescue Services, police and revenue officials after Sumathi's house was destroyed in the landslide during which her lifeless body was found. According to ANI report, another individual named identified as Prabhakaran Nair, a native of Vaikom, died after a landslide struck his residence in Vagamon. His body has not yet been recovered yet, but the fatality has been confirmed. Quick answers to key questions ā¢ 5 QUESTIONS 1 What prompted the IMD to issue a red alert for Kerala? āµ The IMD issued a red alert for multiple districts in Kerala due to torrential rains that led to severe weather conditions, including landslides and flooding.
2 What areas in Kerala are currently on red alert due to heavy rainfall? āµ The red alert covers several districts in Kerala, including Idukki, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragode. 3 How did the heavy rains affect the infrastructure in Kerala? āµ Heavy rains have caused landslides, disruption of traffic, and flooding, leading to the closure of roads and schools in affected areas. 4 Why are authorities advising fishermen to stay ashore? āµ Fishermen are advised to stay ashore due to the hazardous weather conditions, including high waves and strong winds forecasted alongside the heavy rains. 5 What precautions should residents take due to the flooding in Kottayam district? āµ Residents in Kottayam should remain cautious, avoid low-lying areas, and be prepared for possible evacuation due to rising water levels from overflowing rivers. Landslides were also reported at Adoormala and Upputhara. Landlide also disrupted traffinc movement along route connecting Kattappana with Vazhavara. Moreover, swollen Chottupara stream inundated Highway 183 at Vandiperiyar. Overflowing Pullakayar river resulted in closure of the Kokkayar low-level crossing (chappath). Kerala weather forecast The weather office warned against two days of heavy rainfall till 2 August, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning accompanied and gusty winds of around 60 kmph in several districts.
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