Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued a yellow alert in five districts — Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Malappuram, Wayanad, and Kannur — due to the possibility of isolated heavy rainfall.

These districts are expected to receive heavy rainfall ranging between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm within a 24-hour period.

Meanwhile, authorities have said that the low-pressure area over the central-west Bay of Bengal has weakened into a cyclonic storm. The IMD has also forecast heavy rain with thunderstorms at several places across the state today.

Precautions to take: 

  • Follow traffic advisories, if any.
  • Avoid staying in a vulnerable structure.
  • Propping of the vegetable pandals is recommended. 
  • Take shelter during thunderstorms/lightning activities. 
  • Be updated.
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