Possibility of high waves, erosion predicted along Kerala’s coast
The National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR) on Sunday predicted the possibility of high waves and coastal erosion along the Kerala coast until 11:30pm on Monday.
In light of this, the District Disaster Management Authority has urged fishermen and coastal residents to exercise extreme caution.
Authorities have advised certain precautions which include evacuation from Hazardous Areas. “Residents in danger zones should relocate as per the instructions of local authorities,” stated officials.
Authorities have suggested securing fishing vessels. “Ensure the safety of boats and other fishing vessels. Maintaining a safe distance between vessels can prevent collision-related accidents,” stated authorities.
The authorities further suggested avoiding beach and sea activities. “The public should completely avoid trips to the beach and recreational activities in the sea.”
Meanwhile, the Indian Meteorological Department stated that various places across the state of Kerala received heavy rainfall in the last 24 hours. Thrissur district’s Vellanikkara recorded 11cm of rainfall, Kasargod district’s Muliyar and Idukki district’s Peerumedu recorded 9cm of rainfall followed by Kozhikode district’s Vadakara (8cm), Thrissur district’s Enamakkal’ Kasaragod district’s Kudulu, Thiruvananthapuram district’s Palode and Thrissur district’s Peechi (all 7cm).
It has been raining heavily across many parts of South India, including in coastal Karnataka, Konkan and Goa, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry, the IMD statement said.
Authorities have advised precautions including evacuation from hazardous areas, securing fishing vessels, and avoiding beach and sea activities