IMD Issues Alerts for Heavy Rain in Kerala

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued weather alerts for several regions in India due to expected heavy rainfall. In Kerala, an orange alert has been declared for Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam, predicting very heavy rain of 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm until October 17, with yellow alerts for additional districts. Fishermen have been advised against venturing into local coasts until October 14 due to dangerous conditions. Goa is also under an orange alert for heavy rain from October 10 to 11, with a yellow alert for subsequent days. Residents in vulnerable areas across both states are urged to take precautions and relocate to safer places if necessary. Authorities are emphasizing the need for community safety measures in disaster-prone regions.