Tonight is crucial, the wind and sea swell will continue; Be careful

According to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the Central Meteorological Department has said that the low pressure area in the south-eastern Arabian Sea has intensified and turned into extreme low pressure.It is forecast to increase in strength and turn into a hurricane in the next 24 hours. Kerala is not in the predicted path of the cyclone. The present location of the low pressure center is not far from the coast of Kerala.The present location of the low pressure center is not far from the coast of Kerala. Therefore, heavy rains, strong winds and strong sea gusts are expected in Kerala till May 16. Government agencies and the public must remain vigilant

Friday night time is very crucial. Districts or adjoining districts where the Meteorological Department has declared a Red and Orange Alert are likely to experience heavy or very heavy rainfall. The hurricane’s development and movement are faster than expected. The cyclone is likely to move north from the Kerala coast by noon on Saturday. However, we must not give up vigilance.

The northern districts of Kannur and Kasaragod are most likely to be affected by the winds. Winds are also expected in nearby districts. Therefore, it is important to be prepared for the dangers of strong winds.Dangerous trees, posts, boards and other objects should be secured. Each family should take care of the trees on their land. If necessary, the twigs should be cut off. Also make sure that small ditches are not obstructed

Extreme levels of flood danger were announced in at least two places. Seasickness is expected to continue.Seasickness is expected to continue. Necessary steps have been taken to relocate the vulnerable people in all these places. Everyone should be prepared to move to the safe camps set up by the local bodies and the Revenue Department as per the directions of the Disaster Management Authority as per the covid norms.

Extensive preparations have been made in the state for the cyclone. Central and state forces are ready to deal with any emergency. Nine teams of the National Disaster Response Force have been deployed as a precaution. Currently, the National Disaster Management Force is deployed in Kollam, Alappuzha, Idukki, Pathanamthitta, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad districts.

The Army DSC has deployed one team to Kasaragod and two teams to Kannur. Two teams of the Army are on standby in Thiruvananthapuram. An engineering task force is ready in Bengaluru. 2 Air Force helicopters are on standby. They will be assisted by the state police, fire brigade and trained civil defense volunteers

The ban on fishing will continue until further notice. The fishermen who were at sea have been brought ashore safely in advance. The formation and development of low pressure is being closely monitored by the Emergency Operations Center of the State Disaster Management Authority. Further information will be communicated to the public in a timely manner. The instructions must be strictly followed.

The control rooms of the District Disaster Management Authorities are open 24 hours a day. You can contact the EOC at the toll free number 1077.