Rain relief: Seven districts to get rain today, Palakkad cooling expected in four days

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: There is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning at isolated places in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam districts and strong winds with a speed of up to 40 km/h, according to the Central Meteorological Department, in the next three hours.

No rain warning has been issued in any district for tomorrow. On April 6 in the districts of Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha and Ernakulam and on April 7 in the districts of Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Kozhikode and Wayanad and on April 8 in the districts of Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam and Thrissur, According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of moderate rain in the districts of Palakkad.

As part of the swell surge phenomenon, there is a possibility of high waves of 0.5 to 1.2 meters and storm surge at the coast of Kerala until 11:30 tonight with a speed of between 20 cm and 40 cm per second, the National Oceanographic Research Center said.

Fishermen and coastal residents beware

1. As the rough seas are likely to intensify, stay away from the danger areas as per the instructions of the authorities.

2. Keep fishing boats etc. safely moored in the harbor. Keeping a safe distance between boats can avoid the possibility of collision. The safety of fishing equipment should be ensured.

3. Avoid trips to the beach and activities at sea completely.