No relief, heavy rains likely; six districts including Thiruvananthapuram on yellow alert 

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: There is a warning of rain in various districts today as a sign of the increasing strength of the northeast monsoon. Yellow alert has been issued in six districts today. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued yellow alert in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Thrissur and Palakkad.
The possibility of isolated heavy rain is predicted. Heavy rain is defined as a situation where 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm of rain is expected in 24 hours. Thunderstorms are expected. There was heavy rain in the state yesterday as well.

Special directions
Those living in areas prone to landslides, mudslides and flash floods should move to safer places as per the instructions of the authorities.

Those living in riverbanks and downstream areas of dams should also move to safer places as per the instructions of the authorities, anticipating the possibility of danger.

Those living in disaster-prone areas should ensure that camps are open in their area and move there during the day. For this, they can contact the local body and revenue authorities.

Due to the possibility of strong winds, those living in unsecured houses and those living in houses with weak roofs should be especially careful. Those who see a danger ahead should contact the authorities and move to safer places as a safety precaution.