Isolated Rains Continue To Lash Parts Of Kerala

Isolated rains continue to lash parts of Kerala since last evening, leaving many low lying areas inundated. An overcast sky prevails in several areas, and the Weather Office has indicated that rains are likely to continue till tomorrow.

 The IMD, in its latest weather report, has issued red alert in the districts of Ernakulam and Thrissur. It has issued orange alert in eight districts, including the hilly districts of Wayanad, Idukki and Pathanamthitta.

The Weather Department said, under the influence of the cyclonic circulation over South Kerala and its neighbourhood, a low pressure area has formed over South East Arabian Sea off Kerala coast. Strong westerly or south westerly winds at lower levels is likely to continue over Kerala and Lakshadweep region till tomorrow, and under its influence, extremely heavy rainfall activity is likely to occur.