Four people died in Kerala as torrential rain lashed several parts of the Indian state. Citing the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA), the news agency PTI reported on Wednesday (May 22) the deaths were reported from across the state in various rain-related incidents.

Four people died in Kerala as torrential rain lashed several parts of the Indian state. Citing the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA), the news agency PTI reported on Wednesday (May 22) the deaths were reported from across the state in various rain-related incidents. The KSDMA warned fishermen against venturing into the sea until further warning. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for five districts- Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, and Idukki. According to PTI, Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Ernakulam were earlier placed under an orange alert and the warning was later upgraded as the IMD predicted heavy rainfall in isolated places in these districts. Also read | IMD weather update: Monsoon approaching Andaman; heat wave to continue in northwest India Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Wayanad have been placed on an orange alert. While, Kannur and Kasaragod remain on yellow alert. A red alert indicates heavy to extremely heavy rain of more than 20 centimetres (cm) in 24 hours. On the other hand, an orange alert indicates very heavy rain of 11 cm to 20 cm. A yellow alert means heavy rainfall between 6 cm and 11 cm. Also watch | WION Fineprint: Brain-eating amoeba kills Kerala girl × PTI further reported that houses and major roads in parts of Kochi were flooded in the sudden rain, while low-lying areas of Thrissur city were also inundated. Kerala Health Minister Veena George said, in the wake of the worsening weather conditions, a state control room has been opened in the health department directorate in the city as part of efforts to strengthen epidemic prevention activities (With inputs from agencies)

Kerala rainfall: 4 people killed as torrential rains hit state, IMD issues red alert for 5 districts

The cyclonic storm, 'Biparjoy'&nbsp;has developed into an extremely severe cyclonic storm and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rain in Kerala for the next five days. 
 
A yellow alert has been issued for Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Malappuram and Kozhikode on June 11 (Sunday) and for Kannur and Kozhikode on June 12. 
 
With the possibility of wind blowing at a speed of 55 kmph, fishing has been banned across the coasts of Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu till June 15. 
 
The IMD in an early morning release on Sunday said that the wind speeds will touch 40-50 kmph gusting to 60kmph along and off the Saurashtra coast. 
 
The winds are likely to increase to 45-55 kmph on Monday and gusting to 65 kmph. The wind speed may touch 50-60 kmph and gusting to 70 kmph, the IMD said in a statement. 
 
The IMD has also directed those fishermen in the sea to return to the coast and to regulate onshore and offshore activities judicially. 
 
The IMD in the statement said, "In view of the above, the state governments are advised to keep a close watch, monitor the situation in their areas regularly and take appropriate precautionary measures. District authorities are advised accordingly." 
 
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The cyclonic storm, 'Biparjoy' has developed into an extremely severe cyclonic storm and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rain in Kerala for the next five days.

The cyclonic storm, 'Biparjoy' has developed into an extremely severe cyclonic storm and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rain in Kerala for the next five days. A yellow alert has been issued for Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Malappuram and Kozhikode on June 11 (Sunday) and for Kannur and Kozhikode on June 12. With the possibility of wind blowing at a speed of 55 kmph, fishing has been banned across the coasts of Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu till June 15. The IMD in an early morning release on Sunday said that the wind speeds will touch 40-50 kmph gusting to 60kmph along and off the Saurashtra coast. The winds are likely to increase to 45-55 kmph on Monday and gusting to 65 kmph. The wind speed may touch 50-60 kmph and gusting to 70 kmph, the IMD said in a statement. The IMD has also directed those fishermen in the sea to return to the coast and to regulate onshore and offshore activities judicially. The IMD in the statement said, "In view of the above, the state governments are advised to keep a close watch, monitor the situation in their areas regularly and take appropriate precautionary measures. District authorities are advised accordingly." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IMD predicts heavy rain in Kerala as cyclone Biparjoy intensifies

Atleast 21 people have died in a rainfall triggered landslide in Idukki district, Kerala. Still facing flood like situation due to heavy and continuous rainfall over the past few days.

Kerala: Major landslide hits Idukki district, atleast 21 people died

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