One person died and two others were injured after being struck by lightning in Thiruvananthapuram. The deceased has been identified as Vincent, a native of Parashuvakkal in Kunnathukal, Neyyattinkara. Ajesh from Parashuvakkal and Dasayyan from Aadumankavu sustained injuries in the incident. The workers were struck by lightning while working on a private land in Kunnathukal. The injured, who are in serious condition, have been admitted to the Karakkonam Medical College Hospital.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of heavy rainfall across the state over the next five days. In view of this, an orange alert has been declared for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, and Idukki districts on Thursday. The weather department stated that heavy to very heavy rainfall ranging from 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm within 24 hours is likely, accompanied by thunderstorms. Additionally, a yellow alert has been issued for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Ernakulam, Palakkad, Malappuram, and Wayanad districts on Thursday. A yellow alert remains in effect for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, and Ernakulam districts on Sunday, and for Pathanamthitta, Idukki, and Malappuram districts on Monday. Public safety advisories have been issued in the wake of ongoing rains and strong winds.
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