Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds in Kerala until Saturday, as the southwest monsoon intensifies.
An orange alert has been issued for Kannur and Kasaragod districts, while a yellow alert is in place for districts from Pathanamthitta to Wayanad, covering a total of 11 districts.
In view of the possibility of heavy rain and rough weather, the IMD has also banned fishing along the Kerala, Karnataka, and Lakshadweep coasts until further notice.
