Thiruvananthapuram: As heavy rain continues to batter Kerala, the IMD has issued a yellow alert for Tuesday in eight districts—Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, and Kannur. The Met Department predicts heavy rain and thunderstorms will likely occur throughout the state until October 13.
Orange alert in districts
October 9 – Idukki
October 10 - Pathanamthitta, Idukki
October 11 - Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam
An orange alert indicates very heavy rainfall of 11 cm to 20 cm.
Yellow alert in districts
October 9 - Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, and Thrissur
October 10 - Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, and Thrissur
October 11 - Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, and Thrissur
October 12 - Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, and Kannur
A yellow alert means heavy rainfall between 6 cm and 11 cm.
Squally weather, with wind speeds of 35 kmph to 45 kmph and gusts up to 55 kmph, is expected along the Kerala coast. Authorities have advised fishermen to avoid venturing into the sea due to the rough weather conditions.