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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that there will be heavy rainfall in the state for the next five days. A yellow alert has been announced in various districts. A chance of isolated heavy rain is also predicted. According to the IMD, 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm of rain will be received in 24 hours.

Districts on yellow alert

18-06-2023: Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki

19-06-2023: Alappuzha, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad

20-06-2023: Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur

21-06-2023: Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur

The IMD has advised not to go fishing in the Kerala-Karnataka coasts and Lakshadweep region due to strong winds and bad weather with a speed of 40 to 45 kmph and at some occasions up to 55 kmph.