The southern districts of Kerala have been disrupted by continuous rains. The rainfall has led to a pause in daily life. The heavy downpour, powered by an active low-pressure system over the Arabian Sea, has resulted in unsettling normal activities, washing out roads, and led to an alert of timely flood by the state disaster management authorities.
Extent of disruptions and official response
The heavy rainfall has resulted in the closing of schools and colleges in several districts, including Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, and Alappuzha. The traffic jams and interruptions are becoming a daily struggle as local authorities have to fight waterlogging and damaged infrastructure. Power outages have resulted due to fallen trees and electrical faults.
The Kerala State Disaster Management
The authorities have issued alerts for all southern districts, putting stress on alarms against possible landslides in the hilly areas. The rescue and relief teams are on high alert, deployed for immediate help to flood-affected areas.
Impact on daily life
The commuters are facing daily struggles as they have to face the problems of submerged roads and problems with public transport. The meteorologists estimated this rainfall to continue for over the next 48 hours, with alarms of receding showers thereafter.
The residents have been asked to follow safety advisories and avoid unnecessary travel. There are helpline numbers to report any emergencies to the disaster control rooms.
The state agencies and citizens are working hand in hand to offer help and fight the consequences of this weather event. There has been continued monitoring, and the rescue and relief teams remain on alert all the time as the region waits for clearer skies and a return to normalcy.
