Brief respite from downpour in Kozhikode, orange alert on August 5
Kozhikode experienced a brief respite from heavy rains before conditions worsened, leading to a red alert and ongoing waterlogging issues. The district has reported two rain-related deaths, and hundreds of residents remain in relief camps.
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The report highlights the human and infrastructure impact of extreme weather events, emphasizing the need for disaster management and public safety.
On Tuesday (August 4), Kozhikode had a brief respite from the incessant rain that had been lashing the district for the past few days. Clear skies and warm weather greeted residents in many areas in the morning. However, the situation changed by the evening, as it started pouring again.
Kozhikode district is reported to have received 257.4 mm of rain in three days from August 1, though the normal expected rainfall during the period was 60.4 mm. The India Meteorological department had earlier issued an orange alert for the district on Tuesday, which was later updated to a red alert. An orange alert was issued again for Wednesday (August 5).
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