THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Heavy rain is predicted in the state today. The Central Meteorological Department has informed that there is a possibility of light rain at isolated places in Alappuzha, Kottayam, Malappuram and Wayanad and moderate rain in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasaragod in the next three hours.

The National Centre for Oceanographic Studies (INCOIS) has informed that there is a possibility of high waves and storm surge along the Kerala coast till 5.30 pm. Fishermen and coastal residents have been asked to be vigilant.

Cyclone stands over South East Uttar Pradesh and North East Madhya Pradesh. In the wake of this, the authorities informed that there is a possibility of moderate rain in Kerala for the next five days.