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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: There will be moderate rain with thundershowers at isolated places in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha in the next three hours. Strong winds are likely to blow at a speed of up to 40 km per hour. The Central Meteorological Department has informed that there will be moderate rain at isolated places in Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam.

The maximum temperature in Thrissur and Palakkad is likely to rise to 39°C, Kozhikode to 38°C, Kannur to 37°C, Kollam Alappuzha and Kasaragod to 36°C (2 - 4 °C above normal) till April 16, informed the central meteorological department. Due to high temperature and humid air, hot and unpleasant weather is also likely till April 16 in these districts, except in hilly areas.

Alerts issued by the State Disaster Management Authority for the public in the event of high heat being reported in the state. High heat can cause many serious health problems such as sunstroke, sunburn and dehydration. Therefore, the general public should follow the following instructions.