THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Heavy rain will continue in the state for three more days. Yellow alert has been declared in Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha and Ernakulam districts today. People in hilly and coastal areas are advised to exercise caution.

The Meteorological Department considers yesterday's rain to be the beginning of northeast monsoon.

Fishing is prohibited in Kerala-Karnataka-Lakshadweep coasts. Intermittent heavy rain is likely in South Kerala tomorrow. Thunderstorms and strong winds are likely along with the rain. The rains may weaken in the following days. A fishing ban has been imposed along the coasts of Kerala, Karnataka and Lakshadweep due to the possibility of strong winds and bad weather.

There was heavy rain in various districts of the state yesterday. The central and southern districts of the state experienced more rain.