The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has raised an orange alert for Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry, anticipating heavy rainfall. Due to the forecasted intense rainfall, schools in Puducherry and Karaikal have been closed as a precautionary measure.
Both the Kerala and Tamil Nadu governments have issued advisories urging residents to exercise caution in light of the IMD’s orange warning. Kerala is preparing for isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall on November 22 and 23, while Tamil Nadu and Puducherry are expected to experience heavy rainfall on November 22.
Responding to the weather forecast, educational institutions in Puducherry and Karaikal have been temporarily shut down. The Regional Meteorological Centre in Chennai predicts intermittent rainfall over the next two days in more than 10 districts of Tamil Nadu. Wednesday is expected to bring light to moderate rainfall in many parts of the state.
The latest IMD bulletin reports substantial rainfall in Kerala, with Pathanamthitta and Thiruvananthapuram districts receiving 7 cm and 5 cm of rain, respectively. Additionally, heavy rainfall is anticipated in isolated areas of coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, and Yanam.
Stay updated with the latest weather developments and adhere to safety guidelines during this period.
