THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy rains in the state today. The deep depression over the Bay of Bengal will turn cyclonic storm and intensify in the coming hours. The cyclone named Fengal is likely to move to Tamil Nadu via Sri Lankan coast.

As part of precautionary measures, Idukki, Palakkad and Malappuram are on yellow alert. Fengal is the second and this year’s fourth cyclone of the season. The present rain is due to its influence. Fishing has been banned along the southern Kerala coast till Friday due to high waves and the possibility of sea surge.