Cylone Tauktae: Coastal areas badly affected in Kerala

Rough sea weather conditions due to formation of cyclone Tauktae in the Arabian Sea, in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday. Pic/PTI

The after-effects of the deep depression over Lakshadweep in the Arabian Sea that intensified into cyclonic storm Tauktae over the archipelago and adjoining southeast central Arabian Sea, has caused huge damage to the coastal areas in Kerala. Even though the depression is approximately 290 km away from Kannur, on account of the heavy rains across the state, and with the sea turning rough, the state government has been forced to open numerous camps to move people to safety.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has informed of the preparedness of the state in facing any calamity arising out of the storm. "Even though, Kerala is not in the predicted path of the cyclone, heavy rains, strong winds and strong sea gusts are expected in the state till May 16. We should exercise utmost caution in districts and adjoining districts where the Meteorological Department has issued a Red and Orange Alert," he said.

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