Heavy rain likely in Kerala; yellow alert in 10 districts today

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy rain in Kerala over the next five days. A yellow alert has been issued in 10 districts today: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod.

Heavy rain is likely in these districts. The authorities have advised people to remain alert as strong winds and thunderstorms are also likely along with the rain.

A yellow alert has been issued for Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad tomorrow. On October 9, the alert will be in place in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam.

Isolated heavy rain is likely in the districts under the yellow alert. The IMD has advised people to remain cautious as rainfall of 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm is likely within 24 hours.