THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Indian meteorological department has yet again warned the state about strong rains in the coming days. In this situation, orange and yellow alerts have been announced in various districts. The yellow alert is in effect today in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki and Thrissur districts.

Orange alert

17-12-2023 : Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Idukki

Yellow alert

17-12-2023 : Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram

18-12-2023 : Ernakulam

People living in coastal belts should be more cautious as there is a possibility of severe storm surges along various coasts. IMD has informed that on December 16 and 17, strong winds with a speed of 30 to 40 km per hour along with isolated thundershowers are likely to occur in Kerala.