Thiruvananthapuram: Heavy rains are likely in the state. According to the latest notification, the rains will continue in Kerala for the next five days. Yellow alert has been declared for three districts of Ernakulam, Idukki and Malappuram today. There is a possibility of low pressure in Bay of Bengal. The cyclonic vortex located in central east Bay of Bengal near Myanmar coast is likely to intensify into a low pressure over northwest Bay of Bengal in two days. Heavy rain will occur at isolated places. Central and southern districts are likely to receive more rain, the Central Meteorological Department has predicted.
Caution is issued in mountainous areas. The rain will continue in the coming days. There is no restriction on fishing in Kerala-Karnataka coasts. However, caution is also advised for going fishing in Lakshadweep shores.
