THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Heavy rain is likely in the state today. Yellow alert has been announced in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam and Idukki. A chance of isolated heavy rain is forecast.

The Central Meteorological Department said that moderate rain with thunder and lightning at isolated places in Kerala's Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Ernakulam and Thrissur districts and strong winds with a speed of up to 40 kmph are likely in the next three hours.

The rain will continue in the coming days. Orange alert in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam and Idukki and yellow alert has been issued in Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Kannur and Kasaragod tomorrow. An orange alert has been announced in Ernakulam district the other day. Yellow alert has also been declared in Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Thrissur, Kozhikode and Kannur.

Yellow alert has been declared in Alappuzha, Ernakulam and Thrissur on Wednesday. People living in danger zones should be cautious as there is a possibility of rough seas along various coasts. Keep fishing equipments safe.

Residents of unsecured homes and those living in homes with weak roofs should be prepared to evacuate based on the warnings in the coming days.