IMD points crimson alert in Kerala; heavy rains anticipated on 2 December

In the meantime, the district administrations declared a vacation for all instructional establishments together with skilled schools and anganwadi in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam and Wayanad districts on Monday.

In view of the heavy rains warning, the Kerala State Catastrophe Administration Authority (KSDMA) has suggested individuals residing in landslide and mudslide-prone areas to remain vigilant and relocate to safer locations as directed by authorities.

These residing alongside riverbanks and in dam catchment areas also needs to evacuate as per official directions, the SDMA added.

The authority suggested regulating visitors and limiting non-essential motion of individuals. It additionally warned that waterlogging on main roads and poor visibility may result in visitors congestion.

Flooding in low-lying areas and riverbanks, together with the uprooting of timber, might trigger harm to the ability sector, the KSDMA acknowledged.