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Red alert for 5 Keralam districts on Oct 25, 26
The Story in Brief
The IMD has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in five Keralam districts on 25 October and 26 October. Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad are under red alert on 25 October, while Idukki and Palakkad are under red alert on 26 October.
An orange alert is in place for seven districts on 24 October, and a yellow alert for seven others. Extremely heavy rainfall is defined as over 204.4 mm in 24 hours. The KSDMA warned of flash floods, landslides and waterlogging, and advised people in vulnerable areas to move to safer locations, avoid non-essential travel and stay away from hilly regions and waterfalls.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The red alerts cover districts that include Wayanad and Idukki, which are prone to landslides during extreme rain. The KSDMA has urged government agencies to stay vigilant, but the effectiveness of its advice to move residents to safer locations depends on local preparedness. The warnings are in place for 25 and 26 October, and the public and agencies are asked to remain alert until they are withdrawn.
Source: deccanherald.com
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