IMD issues orange and yellow alerts ahead of Kerala rains
Heads up, Kerala! The IMD has put out orange and yellow alerts as the state braces for heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next three days.
Some areas could see very heavy downpours and possible landslides, so folks in risky zones are being asked to shift somewhere safer.
KSDMA urges preparedness in Kerala
Districts like Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod are under yellow alerts for July 5; Kannur and Kasaragod get orange alerts on July 6, and Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasaragod on July 7.
The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) urged residents to ensure relief camps have been opened in their localities and set up round-the-clock control rooms.
Everyone is being reminded to prepare emergency kits and avoid rivers or flooded roads.
If you need help during this rainy spell, you can call toll-free numbers 1070 or 1077.