Thiruvananthapuram: The depression formed in the Arabian Sea is likely to become a severe depression in the next 24 hours.
As a result of this, the Central Meteorological Department has informed us that there is a possibility of widespread rain in Kerala for the next five days and heavy rain with thunder and lightning at isolated places.
Strong low pressure is present in the North East Arabian Sea near the Saurashtra Kutch coast. The Meteorological Department has estimated that the low pressure moving in the west direction will strengthen and become an extremely low pressure in the next 24 hours.
Low pressure is prevailing over the Odisha coast and adjoining area. The monsoon path is active towards the south from its normal position. From July 17 onwards, the Monsoon track is likely to move northwards and widespread rains are expected in North India.
Change in rain warning in the state today due to the influence of low pressure. Alert has been issued in Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts. Earlier, a yellow alert was announced in five districts. A yellow alert has also been declared in Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts on Saturday.