Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of heavy rainfall across various districts of Kerala in the coming days. As a result, orange and yellow alerts have been issued for several districts over the next five days.

Orange Alert (Very heavy rainfall: 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm in 24 hours)

  • December 2 (Monday): Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad
  • December 3 (Tuesday): Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod

Yellow Alert (Heavy rainfall: 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm in 24 hours)

  • December 3 (Tuesday): Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad
  • December 4 (Wednesday): Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad

Thunderstorms, accompanied by lightning, are also expected over these days. The public is advised to exercise caution.