Kerala is facing heavy downpours as a low-pressure system in the west-central Bay of Bengal builds strength, triggering alerts and widespread damage across the state.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) says this system could turn into a deep depression within the next day and might hit land near southern Odisha or northern Andhra Pradesh by Saturday. In Kerala, expect more intense rain, especially in the central and southern parts.
Officials rolled out an orange alert for Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, and Idukki districts, signaling a high risk of heavy rainfall. Thrissur, Ernakulam, Alappuzha, Kollam, and Palakkad are under a yellow alert for moderate to heavy showers.
To stay safe, authorities banned fishing along the Kerala coast. This move has driven up fish prices, hitting local fisherwomen hard as they struggle to make ends meet.
In Thiruvananthapuram, schools and colleges shut down for Friday due to the nonstop rain. Already, flooding and destruction have struck Idukki, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, and the capital area.
Minister V. Sivankutty led a key meeting in Thiruvananthapuram with district collectors to review the crisis. Teams are ramping up watches in flood-prone spots and hilly regions, where rain keeps coming in bursts.
The IMD advises everyone in Kerala to stay alert, remain indoors during storms, and heed official warnings as the system hangs around the Bay of Bengal. Relief crews stand ready in hit districts, while experts track rivers, dams, and lowlands.
As more heavy Kerala rain looms, disruptions from flooding could drag on through the weekend.
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