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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Central Meteorological Department said heavy rains are likely to lash the state today. Yellow alert has been issued in six districts. Pathanamthitta, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad and Malappuram are on yellow alert.

The central meteorological department has warned that there is a possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning at isolated places in Thiruvananthapuram, Alappuzha and Ernakulam in the next three hours and strong winds with a speed of up to 40 kmph.

The rain is due to a low-pressure area over the Karnataka coast. Whirlwind will form over South-East Bay of Bengal by Saturday. In the next 48 hours, it will change into low pressure. As a result of this, the rains are likely to resume next week, according to the meteorological department. Fishermen have been warned not to venture into the sea as the sea is likely to be rough.

Lightning alert