THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Heavy rainfall is expected to continue across Kerala on Monday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing an orange alert in four districts and a yellow alert in eight districts.
Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Palakkad and Malappuram are under an orange alert, while Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kozhikode and Wayanad are under a yellow alert.
Heavy rain is likely in Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam over the next three hours. Isolated areas may also experience thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds reaching speeds of up to 40 kmph.
Fishing has been prohibited along the Kerala, Karnataka and Lakshadweep coasts on Monday due to adverse weather conditions. Fishermen and coastal residents have been advised to remain cautious.
