Thiruvananthapuram: Met dept has forecast heavy rain and strong winds in Kerala till 18th of this month, on account of the new depression developed in the Arabian sea and Bay of Bengal. Today Orange Alert has been declared in Palakkad and Malappuram districts.
Yellow Alert has been declared in all districts excluding Wayanad and Kozhikode.
Fishermen has been warned not to venture into the sea from today until Saturday in Kerala and Lakshadweep coasts.