Heavy rains; IMD sounds a yellow alert in Kerala

The India Meteorological Department has issued an alert on heavy rainfall across Kerala till Wednesday. As per the alert, cyclonic circulation which lies over the south-central Bay of Bengal is likely to bring heavy rains in the southern states of India. In view of this, IMD has sounded yellow and orange alerts in various districts from July 30 to August 3.

Fishermen are also advised not to venture into the sea. The Kerala Disaster Management Authority advised people residing on river banks, coastal areas, hilly areas and places prone to natural calamities like landslides to stay vigilant.