Orange alert has been declared in Kasargod and Kannur districts and yellow alert in Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam districts.
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The Disaster Management Authority (DMA) has warned residents living in low-lying areas, riverbanks and hilly areas prone to landslides and landslides to be extra vigilant as the rains continue in areas that have received heavy rainfall in recent days. Coastal dwellers should be cautious as the sea is likely to be turbulent till 21. Do not go fishing off the coasts of Kerala and Lakshadweep.
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Homes were flooded in many parts of North Kerala. The sea level rise is high in the Arattupuzha area of Alappuzha. The Chief Minister directed the local bodies to prepare a list of disaster prone areas immediately.
Suggestions for general caution in dealing with strong winds
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- Strong winds are one of the most devastating and deadly state disasters in Kerala. Strong winds can cause trees to fall and twigs to break. Do not stand under trees under wind or rain for any reason. Do not park vehicles in trees.
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- Dangerous twigs of trees in the backyard should be cut down. Inform the concerned local bodies if any dangerous trees are noticed in public places.
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- Properly reinforce or disassemble unsecured billboards, electric posts, and flagpoles in the absence of wind or rain as they may fall from the trunk. Do not stand or park vehicles under or near it during rain and wind.
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- Tools and other objects that may fall into the wind, such as a ladder leaning against a wall or other object, should be tied with rope.
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- The windows and doors of the house should be closed as soon as the wind starts blowing. Do not stand near windows and doors. Avoid standing on the terrace of the house.
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- Those living in dilapidated, sheet-lined or unsealed houses should contact the authorities (number 1077) in advance and move to safer buildings as and when required in the event of a warning.
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- Local self-government bodies, revenue officials and people’s representatives should take the initiative to transfer such persons identified under the Local Government Disaster Mitigation Scheme to the relief camps as and when required in accordance with the COVID 19 protocol.
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- Power lines and posts are more likely to rupture when wind and rain are strong. In case of any such incident, immediately inform KSEB Control Room 1912 or District Disaster Management Authority Control Room on 1077. Troubleshooting should be avoided during the windy phase and only after the wind and rain have stopped. The public should cooperate patiently with KSEB employees. Do not do such repair work in public.
വർThose who go to work early in the morning, such as newspaper and milk distributors, should be especially careful. Efforts should be made to ensure that the power line does not break due to flooding of roads. If you suspect any danger, you should inform the control room and proceed only after making sure that there is no danger.
- Power lines and posts are more likely to rupture when wind and rain are strong. In case of any such incident, immediately inform KSEB Control Room 1912 or District Disaster Management Authority Control Room on 1077. Troubleshooting should be avoided during the windy phase and only after the wind and rain have stopped. The public should cooperate patiently with KSEB employees. Do not do such repair work in public.
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- Before entering the field, make sure that the power lines passing through the fields are safe.
- Those engaged in construction work should stop work and move to a safer place when the wind and rain are strong.
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