IMD issues red alert in 8 Kerala districts for heavy rain, thunderstorm warning for Delhi today; check complete list

Following the arrival of the early monsoon in Maharashtra, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of widespread thunderstorms with gusty winds across various parts of northwest India over the next four to five days.

The warning of a thunderstorm has come as the annual southwest monsoon advances over most parts of the country. Meanwhile, according to the Meteorological Department, this is due to an upper air cyclonic circulation currently located over west Rajasthan, and the other is over the northern parts of central Uttar Pradesh.

As per IMD's prediction, isolated places in Kerala are likely to see heavy rainfall in the coming three to four days, and because of this, the Met Centre has also issued a red warning alert in eight districts of the state.

Delhi, Haryana, and other northern states are to see thunderstorms in the next 4 to 5 days

Apart from Kerala, northern states of India, including Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi, are likely to see fairly widespread light-to-moderate rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds, as per IMD's prediction.

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Meanwhile, the isolated places in states including Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh are going to see scattered rainfall till June 2. On the other hand, Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad may experience heavy rainfall on May 30 and 31.

Red and orange alerts issued in Kerala; schools shut down

The Met department has also sent out a red alert notice for rain in eight districts of Kerala, including Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, and Kozhikode.

Additionally, six districts, including Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, and Thrissur, are put on orange rainfall alert. Meanwhile, due to the rain, the district administrations in Kerala announced a holiday on May 30 for all educational institutions due to the ongoing intense rainfall.

Moreover, travelling to high-altitude areas of Idukki has been forbidden between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m.

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Orange alert for Delhi

On Thursday evening, some parts of the national capital received light showers, bringing little respite from the hot and humid weather.

Due to this, the IMD has issued an orange alert for lightning and thunderstorms in Delhi for May 30.

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Here are 5 essential tips on how to stay safe during the rainy season

As several states across India have been put on alert due to extreme rain and thunderstorms, here are some easy tips on how to stay safe during this time:

Stay dry: Always make sure you carry a raincoat and an umbrella that can help you stay dry when you are venturing out amid such weather conditions.

Wear the right footwear: Choose the right kind of footwear, or waterproof shoes or boots, to prevent slipping.

Stay hydrated: Make sure you are hydrated and drink plenty of water, even on cooler rainy days.

Maintain good hygiene: Practice proper hygiene by taking a shower right away after becoming wet, particularly after being in the rain.

Boost your immunity: Increase your immunity by taking vitamins and eating a healthy diet.

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