Thiruvananthapuram: Heavy rain is likely to continue in the state. The Meteorological Center has assessed that the state is receiving heavy rains due to the formation of a cyclone near Lakshadweep and the Arabian Sea. A low-pressure belt is present up to Maharashtra and another minority belt is extending over the East Bay of Bengal. As a result of this pressure, the state is likely to receive thundershowers for the next five days.
Alert has been issued in four districts in the state today. A yellow alert has been issued in Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Idukki, and Malappuram districts. As easterly winds become favorable, more rain is likely over hilly areas in the afternoon.
Authorities have advised fishermen not to go out to sea as there is a possibility of strong winds along with heavy rains in the coastal area. Wind gusts of up to 60km/h and bad weather are likely today. The Meteorological Center has predicted that wind speed of 40 to 50 kmph is likely in South Kerala, South East Arabian Sea near Lakshadweep and Karnataka coast.
