Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department has predicted that torrential rains will batter Kerala in the next five days (July 18-21). As per the latest forecast, Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Palakkad, Malappuram, Wayanad, Kozhikode and Kannur will receive incessant rain on Tuesday.

A cyclonic circulation is expected to form over the North-West part of the Bay of Bengal within 24 hours. Under its influence, heavy downpour will pound Kerala, alerted the MeT department.

A yellow alert has been sounded for Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasaragod from Tuesday to Friday.

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Along with the three districts, Ernakulam is also placed under yellow alert on Tuesday.

Heavy rainfall ranging from 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm is expected in these districts.

Yellow alert in districts

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Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea off Kerala coast from July 18 to 21. Gusty winds speed reaching 40 to 55 km is expected on Kerala-Lakshadweep coasts during this period.

Heavy rains wreaked havoc across the state two weeks ago. Floods and sea incursion triggered by the rains left thousands displaced. 

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