THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The meteorological department has forecasted extensive rains in all districts of the state on Tuesday. According to the department’s estimates, heavy rains are likely in the districts of Wayanad, Idukki, Pathanamthitta, Kollam, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Kottayam and Thiruvananthapuram.

The meteorological department has warned of isolated rains for the next five days. A cyclone has formed off the northern coast of Tamil Nadu in Bay of Bengal. As a result, strong winds are expected which may cause heavy rains in the state.