Kochi (Kerala): The Kerala Assembly after paying tributes to flood victims and decided to again postpone the session till next Monday on account of the flood fury and the more heavy rains expected in the coming days.
The Assembly paid tributes to those who lost their lives in rain fury here on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Meteorological Department warns of heavy rains in Kerala on Wednesday and Thursday. Extreme caution is advised. Orange alert was declared in 11 districts except for Kollam, Alappuzha and Kasaragod on Wednesday. Yellow alert for Kollam, Alappuzha and Kasaragod districts. The orange alert will be declared in all districts except Kannur and Kasaragod tomorrow. Fishermen are advised not to go to sea until Friday.
Extreme caution has been issued as various dams, including Idukki, have been opened. The state government directed the district collectors to expedite the preventive measures. Particular caution should be exercised in areas with heavy rainfall. Heavy rain is likely in the hill region. Caution is advised in coastal areas as well.
Revenue Minister K Rajan said 12 NDRF teams have been deployed in the state for defence operations. The assistance of the Air Force and the Navy has also been made available. The Revenue Minister said that unnecessary messages should not be spread and people should not go unnecessarily in the face of disaster as the warnings change in a short time.
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