Kerala, Lakshadweep get widespread rains

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Press Trust of India Thiruvananthapuram
Last Updated : Jan 24 2013 | 1:49 AM IST

The highest rainfall of seven cm each was reported in Kannur, Hosdurg and Thaliparamba in the 24 hours that ended at 8.30 am today.

According to the Met station here, Kudulu and Vadakara recorded six cm each, Thalassery five cm, Irikkur and Vaithri four each.

Rain or thundershowers would occur at most places in Kerala and Lakshadweep till June 8 and heavy rainfall at isolated places in Kerala and Lakshadweep in the next 48 hours.

Squally weather with wind speed reaching 50-60 kmph could occur off the Kerala coast and over Lakshadweep in the next 24 hours.

Fishermen have been advised not to venture into open sea since conditions would be rough to very rough.

A 40-year-old farmer was killed when lightning struck him this morning at Kadavallor in Thrissur district.

  

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First Published: Jun 06 2012 | 6:45 PM IST

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