Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall over the coming days, especially in southern Kerala. Isolated heavy showers are also expected in central parts of the state.
A yellow alert has been issued for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, and Thrissur, while Ernakulam is under an orange alert. Heavy rain is defined as 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm of rainfall within 24 hours.
The IMD has also warned of thunderstorms with lightning and strong winds up to 40 km/h in several districts over the next few hours.
