THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: There will be heavy rains in various districts of Kerala tonight as well. There is a possibility of moderate rain at isolated places over Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kannur and Kasaragod districts of Kerala during the next three hours and strong winds with a speed of up to 40 kmph. Light rain is also likely at isolated places in other districts, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

Meantime, the sea in Alappuzha's Thottappally has receded about 100 metres. The sea, which had receded around 4 pm, is still not back to normal. The incident took place at a time when the locals were protesting against the sea attack in the Thrikkunnapuzha and Ambalappuzha areas of the district. It has been warned that there will be a Kallakadal (swell surge) phenomenon in the state.

Red Alert

The National Centre for Oceanographic Research has warned that there is a possibility of a Kallakadal (swell surge) phenomenon along the Kerala coast till 11.30 pm tonight. In coastal areas, especially in low-lying areas, there is a possibility of water logging and sea attack.

Special caution required in the following areas

Thiruvananthapuram: From Kappil to Poovar

Kollam: From Alappad to Edava

Alappuzha: From Chellanam to Azheekal Jetty

Ernakulam: From Munambam to Maruvakkad

Thrissur: From Attupuram to Kodungallur

Malappuram: From Kadalundi town to Palapetty

Kozhikode: From Chombala to Ramanattukara

Kannur: From Valapattanam to New Mahe

Kasaragod: From Kunjathur to Kottakkunnu

An alert has been sounded along the coasts from Neerodi to Arockiapuram in Kanyakumari district. Fishermen and coastal residents should be on high alert as the Kallakadal phenomenon is likely to prevail till 11.30 pm tonight.