THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: According to the Indian Meteorological Department, heavy rains are expected to continue in the state. A yellow alert has been declared in eight districts today- Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad. The Meteorological Center has warned to be more cautious in the hilly areas.

There is a possibility of moderate rain at isolated places in Thiruvananthapuram, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur and Malappuram districts and light rain at isolated places in other districts.

Cyclone will intensify in Bay of Bengal. The authorities have warned that rain will continue in the state till Saturday. Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kozhikode and Wayanad districts are on yellow alert tomorrow and Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam districts are on yellow alert on Saturday.