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IMD issues red alert in Kerala; heavy rains expected on Dec 2

According to the IMD, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad and Kannur are expected to experience extremely heavy rainfall on Monday

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a red alert for four districts in the state, forecasting extremely heavy rains on December 2.

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According to the IMD, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad and Kannur are expected to experience extremely heavy rainfall on Monday.

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Though the weather agency earlier placed Kottayam and Pathanamthitta under an "orange" alert today, it was changed into a "red alert" later in the day.

A red alert indicates heavy to extremely heavy rain of over 20 cm in 24 hours, an orange alert signifies very heavy rain of 11 cm to 20 cm, and a yellow alert warns of heavy rainfall between 6 cm and 11 cm.

Meanwhile, the district administrations declared a holiday for all educational institutions including professional colleges and anganwadis in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam and Wayanad districts on Monday.

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In view of the heavy rains warning, the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) has advised people living in landslide and mudslide-prone areas to stay vigilant and relocate to safer places as directed by authorities.

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