THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In the wake of the formation of a new cyclonic circulation between the southeast Arabian Sea and Lakshadweep and more favorable westerly winds, the state will receive rain for the next five days. Indian Meteorological Department has declared orange alert in four districts today- Pathanamthitta, Ernakulam, Idukki and Thrissur. Yellow alert has also been announced today in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Kozhikode and Wayanad districts.

Fishing has been banned in the south east Arabian Sea, Kerala Karnataka coast, Lakshadweep and Maldives due to the possibility of strong winds of 40 to 45 km per hour.