Rain Alert in Kerala: Five Districts Under Prediction, Safety Measures Advised

The Central Meteorological Department has issued a rain alert for five districts in Kerala, forecasting the possibility of moderate to light rain in the next few hours. Kasaragod is expected to experience moderate rain at isolated places, while Thiruvananthapuram, Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Ernakulam may witness light rain at isolated locations. The department has also issued a safety advisory, emphasizing precautions during thunderstorms to prevent potential harm to life and property. Precautions include seeking shelter indoors, staying away from windows and doors, unplugging household appliances, avoiding the use of landline phones, and refraining from outdoor activities during stormy weather.

The public is urged to take immediate precautions upon spotting clouds and lightning. These measures include seeking shelter indoors, keeping windows and doors closed, unplugging household appliances, refraining from outdoor activities, avoiding standing under trees, and staying inside vehicles during thunderstorms. The advisory emphasizes the dangers of lightning, which can cause burns, loss of vision, hearing impairment, or heart attacks. First aid should be administered promptly to individuals struck by lightning, and medical assistance should be sought immediately. Precautionary measures for domestic animals, protection conduits on buildings, and surge protectors for medical equipment are also advised.