THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of isolated heavy rainfall in the state until October 23. A yellow alert has been issued in various districts in the wake of the rain warning.

Yellow alert
Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanamthitta, Idukki, and Malappuram districts are placed under a yellow alert today.

20/10/2024: Thiruvananthapuram, Idukki
21/10/2024: Pathanamthitta, Idukki
22/10/2024: Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanamthitta, Idukki
23/10/2024: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki

Isolated heavy rainfall has been predicted in these districts. Heavy rain is defined as rainfall ranging from 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm within 24 hours.

A low-pressure system is currently located over the central-eastern Arabian Sea. It is likely to move away from the Indian coast during the next two days. Meanwhile, a cyclonic circulation is present over the central Andaman Sea. Consequently, a low-pressure system is expected to form over the central-eastern Bay of Bengal by October 21, which may intensify into a deep depression by October 23. The IMD has warned that isolated areas in the state are likely to receive rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms from October 19 to 23.