Coastal areas on alert due to Kallakkadal storm surge phenomenon
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Coastal residents in Kerala are on alert following warnings of a Kallakkadal storm surge event from September 26 to September 28, 2026.
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- Authorities issued a warning for high waves and a Kallakkadal phenomenon along the Kerala coast starting from early September 26.
- The surge is expected to last until the early hours of September 28.
- Residents were startled by emergency SMS alerts sent to their mobile phones late at night.
- Local beaches are experiencing fewer visitors as people heed warnings to stay out of the water.
What to watch next
- Monitor water levels along the Kerala coastline until September 28
- Observe impacts on low-lying coastal regions
- Tracking of sea swell developments by INCOIS
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NamedIndia · Cherai Beach · Katadi Beach · Kerala · Vypeen · INCOIS · Kerala State Disaster Management Authority · KSEOC
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