Kerala to receive heavy rain tonight; orange alert in six districts for three hours

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy rain in six districts of Kerala over the next three hours tonight. An orange alert has been issued for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Ernakulam, Thrissur and Palakkad districts. The orange alert is in effect until 10 pm.

Meanwhile, a yellow alert will continue in four districts: Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam. The weather department has also forecast the possibility of a low-pressure area forming over the Bay of Bengal. Kerala is likely to receive light to moderate rainfall until October 14.