With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting very heavy rains in the district (115.6mm to 204.4mm), for five days from July 18 to 22, Kodagu Deputy Commissioner (DC) Annies Kanmani Joy has issued ‘Orange Alert’ across the district.
Orange level weather warnings is for weather conditions which have the capacity to make a significant impact on people living in the affected area.
The issuance of an orange level weather warning implies that all people in the affected areas should prepare themselves in an appropriate way for anticipated conditions.
With the DC announcing Orange Alert, the Coorg district administration has asked residents and tourists to take necessary precautions.