Rain | Photo: G Sivaprasad | Mathrubhumi
Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rain in Kerala for the next three days. Orange and yellow alerts have been sounded in various districts for October 4, 5 and 6.
The IMD has also warned the people living in low-lying areas, river banks, landslide-prone areas and hilly regions to stay alert.
Meanwhile, fishing is not banned in Kerala, Karnataka and Lakshadweep coasts. However, gusty wind with a speed of 40-50 kmph is predicted. The wind speed may increase to 45-55 kmph by Tuesday, it has been predicted.
Orange alert
Monday – Idukki, Pathanamthitta
Tuesday – Idukki, Malappuram
Wednesday - Kozhikode
Yellow alert
Sunday - Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod
Monday – Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kottayam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod
Tuesday - Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod
Wednesday - Idukki, Palakkad, Malappuram, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod
Thursday – Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, Kasaragod