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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: As the monsoon approaches the state of Kerala, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued yellow alert for nine districts.
Alappuzha, Kottayam, Kannur, Kollam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanamthitta and Malappuram districts have been declared to be under yellow alert as of June 1.
“Heavy rainfall is predicted and in isolated areas it is expect to receive 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm rainfall in 24 hours, the yellow alert is meant to warn concerned officials and public,” said the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA).
The KSDMA has also issued a warning for those living in areas prone to landslide, floods and close to riverbanks, saying they should take special precautions in case of heavy rainfall and strong winds, it said.
The meteorological department has issued yellow alert for Kasaragod, Kozhikode, Ernakulam, Thrissur and Malappuram on June 2 and another alert is placed for Kasaragod and Kannur under yellow alert on June 3.
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