THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: IMD has warned that as a result of low pressure, rain will intensify in the state. Following this, a yellow alert has been announced in nine districts. IMD has predicted isolated heavy rains in southern districts.

Against the backdrop of rain warning, IMD has issued a yellow alert in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur and Palakkad districts today.

Low pressure is currently located over southeast Jharkhand. Cyclonic circulation is also prevailing over the Comorin region. The Meteorological Department has also informed that there is a possibility of heavy rain in Kerala for the next five days.