THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Heavy rains are likely to continue in the state for two more days. Yellow alert has been declared in nine districts namely Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod.

Although yellow alert has been declared, officials have issued warnings similar to orange alert in hilly areas, which have received heavy rains in the past few days.

Meantime, yellow alert has been declared in the districts of Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki and Malappuram on Friday and Saturday. According to the meteorological department, strong southwesterly winds are the reason for the ongoing rains. Fishing has been banned in the coasts of Kerala, Lakshadweep and Karnataka till Friday.