Kerala rain: IMD issues yellow alert in 6 districts today; 4 tomorrow

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Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala will continue to witness isolated heavy rainfall in various places on Saturday. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds with speeds reaching 30-40 Kmph are expected in isolated places across the state till April 6, predicted the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
In a revised alert, the Met Office sounded a yellow alert for Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram and Wayanad districts. A yellow alert indicates 64 mm to 115.5 mm rainfall within 24 hours.
As per the alert, heavy rain is expected in Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanamthitta, Malappuram and Wayanad on Sunday.
Meanwhile, light to moderate rainfall is expected in all districts of the state. The Met Office has alerted people to exercise caution during heavy rains. They are advised to avoid vulnerable structures and take shelter during thunderstorms and lightning.