THRIUVANANTHAPURAM: The Central Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rains in the coming days in the state due to the influence of cyclone Asani. The Met Office has issued yellow alert in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur and Palakkad districts.

Rainfall warning has been given in Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki and Malappuram districts on Thursday and in Alappuzha, Ernakulam and Idukki districts on Friday. The Met Office has forecast heavy rains in Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam and Idukki districts on Saturday and in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam and Idukki districts on Sunday.

The possibility of isolated heavy rains have been predicted. There is also a possibility of heavy rains of up to 115.5 mm in 24 hours. Fishermen have been warned not to go to sea until Saturday as strong winds of up to 50 kmph are expected.