Thiruvananthauram : The Meteorological Department has forecast likely rains in the state owing to well-marked low pressure over the Bay of Bengal. Southwest Bay of Bengal, Sri Lanka coast and Southeast Bay of Bengal could witness strong winds gusting up to 45 – 55 km per hour.
Sporadic rains with thunder and lightning are predicted on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. There is no need for disruption to fishing activities on Kerala, Karnataka and Lakshadweep shores however, the IMD said.