Thiruvananthapuram : Heavy rains are expected to remain all through the day across Kerala. Orange alert has been issued in four districts - Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta and Idduki. Fishermen have been warned to keep out of sea for the next two days, as meteorological department foresaw high waves and stormy weather,
Heavy downpours began in Kottayam, Ernakulam and Alappuzha since dawn today while it has been torrential rains for Thiruvananthapuram beginning last night.
Orange alert was issued earlier to districts of Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad and Wayanad. Yellow alerts have been issued Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kannur, Kasaragod for tomorrow.
Heavy rains in Pathanamthitta have swelled Maniyar river prompting authorities to raise the dam shutters. Settlements along Kakkitta and Pampa rivers have been advised to keep high vigil