Thiruvananthapuram: with Heavy rain Rain continues in many parts of the state Kerala Government said on Monday that emergency operations center In view of the possibility of landslides and landslides, it has been opened in all district collectorates and taluk offices. Hospitals have also been put on alert and stocks of supplies have been kept to deal with any situation like the spread of the pandemic.

State Revenue Minister K Rajan said that special instructions have been given to alert tourists visiting the state about the rainy conditions. He stressed the need for strict rules in hilly areas in view of the potential danger. landslide danger, “The disaster management authority “They have warned that there is a possibility of mudslide on the road due to heavy rains,” he told reporters here. He said safety boards should be installed in such areas to warn travelers about the danger of possible landslides. Will go.

District Collectors have talked about installing night travel ban If necessary in hilly areas, Rajan explained. “24×7 emergency operation centers have been opened in all collectorates and taluk offices in coordination with various departments to deal with all urgent situations,” the Revenue Minister said. Meanwhile, severe water logging, uprooting of trees and broken power lines were reported at various places across the state on Monday due to heavy rains.

Health Minister Veena George said this today health Department In view of the ongoing heavy rains, a warning has been issued to all the districts regarding the possible outbreak of the epidemic. “There is a possibility of multiple pandemics due to climate change. Hospitals have been alerted. Instructions have already been given to ensure availability of medicines,” he said in a statement.

India Meteorological Department (IMD) continues to put Pathanamthitta, Kottayam and Idukki districts on “red alert”, predicting extremely heavy rainfall on Monday and Tuesday. As per the latest update from IMD, Pathanamthitta has also been put on red alert on May 22.

The IMD on Monday issued an orange alert in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram and Kozhikode districts. Since heavy rain poses potential hazards, Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) has advised people to be cautious. Red alert indicates heavy to extremely heavy rainfall of more than 20 cm in 24 hours, while orange alert means very heavy rainfall of 11 cm to 20 cm, and yellow alert means heavy rainfall between 6 cm and 11 cm. Is.