Thiruvananthapuram : Five districts in the state could see heavy downpours accompanied by speedy winds, according to forecasts from the meteorological department. Subsequently orange alert has been issued for these districts - Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam and Ernakulam. Thiruvananthapuram, Idukki and Thrissur are placed on yellow alert.
Winds with speeds between 40- 50 km per hour are expected to lash coastal regions around Kerala. Fishermen have been forewarned against venturing into the seas.
Rains in the districts on orange alert could witness heavy to very heavy rains scaling from 115 mm to 204.5 mm respectively.
High speed winds ranging from 40 - 50 km are expected to last until tomorrow in south-eastern Arabian sea, Lakshadweep and coasts along Kerala and Karnataka.
