Heavy rains predicted from Tuesday, orange alert issued in two districts

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state is likely to receive heavy rains from Tuesday. The Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rains from Tuesday as new low pressure has formed in the Bay of Bengal.

Orange alert has been sounded in Pathanamthitta and Idukki districts on Tuesday. Yellow alert has been issued in Thiruvananthapuram, Kottayam and Kollam districts. Strong winds are also expected on Wednesday and Thursday. Fishermen have been warned not to venture into the sea.