THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy rains in nine districts of the state in the coming hours. The IMD has forecast heavy showers in Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts. It also warned that wind speeds may touch 40 kmph off the coasts of the state.

Meanwhile, the IMD has withdrawn its warning of heavy rains in various districts of the state this week.

It stated that the state will receive moderate rainfall in the next five days. Fishing has not been banned off the coasts of Kerala, Karnataka, and Lakshadweep.