IMD Weather Update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert (Very Heavy Rain) for two districts of Kerala – Ernakulam and Hilly Idukki. It has also issued a yellow alert (collected heavy rain) for eight districts – Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Thrissur, Palakkad and Malappuram.
According to PTI, widespread rain has been reported from Pathanamthitta and Kottayam districts. Collector Sheeba George said, “Idukki is receiving moderate rains and there is nothing to worry about as of now.”
Sources in Pathanamthitta district told the news agency that minor landslides were reported from deep forests near Seethathodu and Angamuzhi, but it was too early to assess the damage.
The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) has issued a warning that there is a possibility of a cyclonic circulation over Kerala and Lakshadweep, which may lead to heavy rains today and tomorrow.
with agency input
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