Widespread showers forecast for Monday, Tuesday; Yellow alert for Wayanad

Thiruvananthapuram: The Meteorological Department has extended a ray of hope to the scorching landscapes of Kerala, predicting widespread rain in the coming days. Rain is expected in select districts until Monday, followed by widespread showers enveloping the entire State on Tuesday. A yellow alert has also been issued for Tuesday in Wayanad, where heavy rainfall is expected.

Monday may witness rain in districts across Kerala, with the exception of Kasaragod. However, Tuesday promises rainfall across the state, with Wayanad expected to receive between 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm of rainfall within a span of 24 hours. Pathanamthitta, Ernakulam, Thrissur, and Malappuram districts are expected to experience above-normal rainfall.

The forecast extends till May 7, cautioning about heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning in certain areas. 

A yellow alert had been issued for select regions of Palakkad and Kozhikode districts on Friday, considering the potential for heatwave conditions. Until May 7, the temperature in various districts may rise by three to five degrees celsius above normal.

'Kallakkadal' to strike again: Red alert on Kerala coast

‘Kallakkadal’ prompts a red alert for the Kerala coast, signaling the potential for high tides and sea surges. The State Disaster Management Authority, in response to warnings from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Research Center in anticipation of rough seas from 2.30 am on Saturday to 11.30 pm on Sunday, has advised coastal residents to exercise caution and adhere to directives. During this time the waves can rise as high as 0.5 to 1.5 meters.

The threat arises from powerful waves that originated on April 26, 10,000 km away in the South Atlantic Ocean, gradually making their way towards the South Indian Ocean. Expected to reach the southern Indian Cape by Saturday morning, these waves pose a risk of storm surges.