Heavy rains continue to lash Western coast
holiday declared for educational institutions
Heavy monsoon showers, with the accompaniment of strong winds, have been reported across the country for the last two days.
Mumbai: Incessant heavy rains and gusty winds continued to lash several parts of the western coast of India, prompting authorities to declare a holiday for educational institutions in several districts of multiple states on Monday.
“The monsoon is shifting downward from today. We are issuing a red alert for coastal Karnataka, Kerala, and Konkan Goa for the coming days. There may be more than 20 cm of rain there. Delhi-NCR will receive light rain in the coming days. There is no alert for Delhi,” IMD scientist Dr Naresh Kumar told ANI.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted a thunderstorm with heavy rainfall and gusty wind speeds reaching 40 kmph at one or two places in Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam districts of Kerala in the coming hours.
The weathermen also predicted moderate rainfall at one or two places in the Alappuzha and Ernakulam districts of the state.
Heavy monsoon showers, with the accompaniment of strong winds, have been reported across the state for the last two days.
It caused widespread havoc, including the uprooting of trees, minor landslides, intense water-logging and partial damage to houses, authorities said.
In view of the incessant rains, the district authorities of Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, Kasaragod, Ernakulam and Wayanad have declared a holiday for educational institutions.
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