Kerala prepares for intense rainfall with orange alert
Heads up, Kerala! The IMD has put several districts on orange alert with heavy to very heavy rain and strong winds expected from June 14-17. Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, Kasargod, Ernakulam, Idukki, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, and Thiruvananthapuram are on the list. Yellow alerts have also been issued for other districts during this period.
Travel could get tricky, stay updated
Coastal areas could see rough weather with winds up to 55km/h—so travel might get tricky and daily routines could be disrupted. Fisherfolk have been told to stay off the sea for now. With flooding risks and possible power or transport issues ahead, it's a good idea to keep an eye on updates and stay safe. For context: June is already a rainy month in Kerala, but this spike is thanks to some active weather systems over neighboring states.