Thiruvananthapuram, Aug. 6 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday warned that heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is likely to continue across Kerala over the next few days, issuing a Red Alert for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam and Idukki districts amid fears of flash floods, landslides and waterlogging.
The Red Alert indicates the likelihood of extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 204.4 mm within 24 hours.
An Orange Alert, indicating the possibility of 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm of rainfall in 24 hours, has been issued for Kollam, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Kannur and Kasaragod districts on Thursday.
On August 7, the Orange Alert will remain in force in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod...