Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rain across Kerala till December 4. According to the forecast, heavy rainfall, ranging between 7 cm and 11 cm, is expected across the state.

 A yellow alert was issued on Sunday for eight districts —Pathanamthitta, Palakkad, Alappuzha, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasargode —indicating rainfall between 64.5 and 115. 5 mm. The weather agency also declared an orange alert for four districts — Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, and Thrissur. An orange alert indicates rainfall between 64.5 mm and 204.4 mm.

Red alerts in districts
December 2: Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, and Kannur

Orange alerts in districts
December 1: Palakkad, Kaargode, Ernakulam, Idukki and Thrissur
December 2: Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad and Kasargode.
December 3: Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod

Yellow alerts in districts

December 2: Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam,
December 3: Thrissur, Palakkad,Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasargode

The met department also warned of squally weather along the south Kerala coast, with wind speeds reaching 35 to 45 kmph and gusts up to 55 kmph. In light of the rough sea conditions, authorities have urged fishermen to refrain from venturing into the sea.