THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The monsoon is all set to intensify in the state from Thursday. On Wednesday, nine districts are on yellow alert while orange alerts have been issued on various districts from Thursday.

Orange alert:

• Thursday: Kannur and Kasaragod districts,
• Friday: Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts
• Saturday: Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts.

As the monsoon gains strength, there will be heavy rains in the state for the next seven days. Isolated areas will receive very heavy rains. Strong winds will blow at a speed of 50 to 60 kmph from June 14 to 16.