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Kerala rains: Yellow alert for seven districts

Alert for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad and Malappuram on May 2 where rains in the range of 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm are likely during the next 24 hours Published - May 02, 2026 02:51 pm IST - THIRUVANANTHAPURAM image for representation | Photo Credit: R.K. Nithin The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for seven districts in Kerala on Saturday (May 2, 2026) warning of isolated heavy rains.The alert has been issued for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad and Malappuram, where rains in the range of...

The HinduMay 2

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What is India’s new Cell Broadcast System? Everything you need to know

As part of the drill, citizens may receive an emergency alert notification on their mobile phones, which could be accompanied by a loud sound or vibration. Officials have urged people not to panic as it does not indicate a real emergency. File | Photo Credit: Representational Photo The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) carried out a nationwide test of the Cell Broadcast Alert System on Saturday (May 2, 2026). This is part of the Government of India’s initiative to establish its own dedicated alert system to safeguard its citizens during national calamities....

The HinduMay 2

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