Yellow alert in nine districts in Kerala; people should exercise caution till June 2, says IMD

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala is likely to receive heavy rainfall today, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert in nine districts. The alert has been declared in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Malappuram and Wayanad districts. No alerts have been issued for Saturday. However, a yellow alert has been declared for Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam and Malappuram districts on Sunday.

The weather department has warned of isolated heavy rainfall in Kerala and Mahe today, Sunday, and on June 1 and 2. The IMD also said there is a possibility of widespread light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds.