Kerala on High Alert: Authorities Ramp Up Preparedness Ahead of Intense Rains

Kerala's Revenue Minister K Rajan emphasizes the vigilant monitoring of the state's weather conditions by the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) as intense rains loom. Four NDRF teams are deployed, and relief camps are operational to tackle the situation, with heightened alerts specifically for northern Malabar.

Kerala's Revenue Minister, K Rajan, announced on Monday that the state is vigilantly monitoring the current weather conditions under the leadership of the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). Continuous communication is being maintained across all districts with officials, allowing them to focus on disaster management efforts.

Rajan noted that while rainfall is diminishing in some areas, security measures remain strong. Four NDRF teams have been dispatched, with two situated at Sabarimala where pilgrims have been issued specific instructions. Additionally, two relief camps are now operational.

Rainfall in northern Malabar is expected to increase. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a red alert in four districts, warning of extremely heavy rains. Educational institutions in Wayanad will be closed in view of the alert.

(With inputs from agencies.)