Thiruvananthapuram, October 16: As various areas in the state are affected by heavy rains, the weather department has issued a yellow warning for nine sanctuaries in Kerala, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Wayanad. ,
Heavy rains coupled with strong winds lashed the state capital Thiruvananthapuram, resulting in widespread flooding in several countries. Notably, when the road leading to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, especially the junction area, was submerged, vehicles got stuck in the water.
Sharing his experience, Ramesh Nair, a passenger traveling to New Delhi, said, “The road leading to the airport has been flooded and for me, the journey towards the airport has been limited. There are vehicles on the road, causing traffic jams.” “There are a lot of obstacles coming my way.” Have been.” ”
Even the prestigious Technopark complex at Kaza Koottam in Thiruvananthapuram, which houses many industrial equipment, fell victim to the floods. Jobs Thomas, a tools professional at a leading global tech firm, expressed concern, saying, “Today is a holiday for our company, but indications from our office are that the premises are inundated. This is if the rains continue, So that could become a problem.” “It’s an important issue for all of us.”
The Indian National Center for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has issued a warning of high surf and maritime terrorism off the Kerala coast on Sunday night. Authorities have cautioned the public against visiting beaches and taking boat rides, while moneylenders have been advised to stay ashore.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Indian Meteorological Department warned that warehouses and urban tourism across the city could be affected. He demanded a ban from public and government manuscripts to prohibit any kind of universal phenomenon.