Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a fresh spell of heavy rain and thunderstorms across Kerala starting today, with the wet weather likely to persist till Saturday. A yellow alert has been issued for six districts — Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Kozhikode, and Wayanad — as isolated heavy showers are expected. Over the coming days, alerts will extend to Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Palakkad, and Malappuram on Thursday; Palakkad, Malappuram, Wayanad, and Kannur on Friday; and Palakkad and Malappuram on Saturday. The IMD defines heavy rainfall as precipitation between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm within 24 hours, and has also warned of gusty winds reaching up to 40 kmph. Authorities have urged the public to stay alert, as fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea along the Kerala–Lakshadweep coast today and tomorrow, and along the Karnataka coast tomorrow, due to rough sea conditions.
