Kerala Braces for More Rain: Wayanad, Kozhikode on Red Alert
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Why in news
The IMD issued red alerts for Wayanad and Kozhikode due to extreme rainfall caused by a depression over the Bay of Bengal.
Background
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued red alerts for Wayanad and Kozhikode, orange alerts for Malappuram, Kannur, and Kasaragod, and yellow alerts for Palakkad, Thrissur, Ernakulam, and Idukki. The heavy rainfall triggered mudslides in Wayanad, resulting in at least two fatalities.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyIMD: India Meteorological Department is the primary agency for monitoring and forecasting weather and climate.
- PlaceWayanad and Kozhikode: Districts in the state of Kerala.
- FactDepression over the Bay of Bengal: A low-pressure system responsible for heavy rainfall and cyclonic activity in the eastern coast and coastal regions.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the geographical and climatic factors contributing to the increasing frequency of extreme rainfall events and landslides in the Western Ghats region.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Topographical vulnerability: Steep slopes and high rainfall intensity in the Western Ghats increasing landslide susceptibility.
- Climate change feedback: Intensification of tropical cyclones and depressions over the Bay of Bengal.
- Early warning limitations: Challenges in real-time communication and evacuation in remote hilly terrains like Wayanad.
Keywords: Meteorological phenomena · Western Ghats · Climate vulnerability · Disaster mitigation · Bay of Bengal depression
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