Red alert in three districts of Kerala today
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Monsoon forecast
Strong westerly winds and an offshore trough along the west coast of India may bring heavy rains to Kerala in the coming days. The southwest monsoon, which is 26% below normal over Kerala as of July 14, is likely to increase in activity.
Favorable atmospheric conditions
Atmospheric conditions along the west coast are becoming favorable for heavy rainfall. An offshore trough extending from south Gujarat to north Kerala is expected to cause heavy rainfall over Kerala.
Monsoon low pressure area
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the monsoon low pressure area is currently located south of its normal location and is expected to remain there for the next four to five days.
IMD alert
In response to the expected weather conditions, the IMD has issued a red alert for Kannur, Kasaragod and Malappuram districts. An orange alert has been issued for Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kozhikode and Wayanad, while a yellow alert has been issued for Idukki, Kottayam, Alappuzha and Pathanamthitta.
Centre warns - Beware of fake e-notices from government offices
Steps suggested for verification
The Cyber ​​Crime Unit of the Union Home Ministry has advised people to verify the authenticity of suspicious e-notices from government offices received through email.
They advise to check the internet for the name of the official mentioned in the notice and contact the concerned department to confirm its legitimacy.
Warning on fake emails
The Indian Cyber ​​Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has issued a public advertisement warning about 'fake emails' appearing as government e-notices.
They have advised to check whether the email has come from a legitimate government website ending in 'gov.in', verify the officials named in the email through internet search and contact the mentioned department to verify the email.
Previous advisory
Earlier this month, the Union Finance Ministry had warned about fraudulent emails using the name, signature, seal and logo of Delhi Police Cyber ​​Crime and Economic Offences, Central Economic Intelligence Bureau (CEIB), Intelligence Bureau and Delhi Cyber ​​Cell.
Reporting cyber frauds
The Home Ministry and I4C stressed on reporting suspicious emails and other cyber frauds immediately on www.cybercrime.gov.in or by calling the cyber crime helpline 1930.
Myanmar coalition agrees four-day ceasefire with junta
Temporary ceasefire in northern Shan state
On Sunday, Myanmar's coalition of ethnic minority armed groups announced a four-day ceasefire with the junta in northern Shan state. This comes after clashes in which the coalition captured territory from the military along a strategic highway to China.
Renewed offensive against junta
Fierce fighting has been going on in the region since late last month, when the Three Brotherhood Alliance resumed an offensive against junta troops along a road to China's Yunnan province.
The offensive has disrupted a previous ceasefire brokered by Beijing in January that temporarily halted the coalition's advances.
The coalition comprises the Arakan Army (AA), the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) and the Ta'ang National Liberation Army (TNLA).
Ceasefire agreement and borders
TNLA Major General Tar Bhon Kyaw has confirmed that a ceasefire scheduled for July 14-18 was agreed upon as a sign of cooperation with China.
However, the ceasefire does not cover the neighboring Mandalay region, where fighting continues between the coalition, other military opponents and junta troops.
