Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted heavy rain across Kerala until October 12. A yellow alert has been issued for six districts – Thiruvananthapuram, Idukki, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Wayanad – for Monday, in view of the chances for very heavy rainfall ranging from heavy rainfall ranging from 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm within 24 hours.
Orange alert in districts
Tuesday - Idukki
Wednesday - Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, and Thrissur
Thursday - Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, and Kottayam
An orange alert indicates very heavy rainfall ranging from 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm within 24 hours.
Yellow alert in districts
Tuesday- Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Malappuram, and Wayanad
Wednesday- Thursday - Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Wayanad.
Thursday- Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad
The IMD has also warned of squally weather along the Kerala coast, with wind speeds ranging from 35 kmph to 45 kmph, gusting up to 55 kmph. In view of the adverse weather conditions and rough sea, fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea between October 7 and 10.
