Key facts
- IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in Kerala from June 10 to June 14.
- Strong winds of 40-60 kmph are expected along the Kerala-Karnataka-Lakshadweep coasts from June 1 to 12.
- Fishing activities are prohibited along these coasts during the specified period.
- An orange alert, signifying very heavy rain (11-20 cm), has been issued for Ernakulam, Idukki, and Thrissur districts for Thursday.
- Thunderstorms with moderate rainfall are also predicted for multiple other districts.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in Kerala, with an orange alert issued for Ernakulam, Idukki, and Thrissur districts for Thursday. The department predicts very heavy rain, ranging from 11 cm to 20 cm, in these areas. Additionally, thunderstorms with moderate rainfall and winds of 40-50 kmph are expected in several other districts, including Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasaragod.