Kerala is facing heavy rainfall, bringing relief after enduring a week of scorching heat. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert in two of the state's 14 districts, with eight districts under a yellow alert. Thunderstorms, along with moderate rainfall and strong winds, are expected.

As Kerala experiences a welcome reprieve from the heat with heavy rains, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has raised concerns by issuing an orange alert in two districts among the 14 in the state. Pathanamthitta and Idukki districts are under the orange alert for the day.

Additionally, eight districts in the southern part of the state are on yellow alert for today.

An orange alert signifies very heavy rainfall ranging from 6 cm to 20 cm, while a yellow alert indicates heavy rainfall between 6 and 11 cm.

The IMD has also forecasted thunderstorms with moderate rainfall and gusty winds in specific areas of Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Palakkad, Malappuram, and Wayanad districts.

Meanwhile, the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) has issued a warning for rough seas along the Kerala and south Tamil Nadu coastlines for today.

Based on information from the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), the alert predicts rough sea conditions along the Kerala coast until 11.30 pm today, with wave heights ranging from 0.5 to 1.2 meters.

Similar conditions are expected along the Tamil Nadu coast during the same period, with wave heights varying between 0.7 to 1.1 meters, according to the KSDMA.

Fishermen, coastal residents, and travelers are advised to remain cautious, take necessary precautions, and avoid beach visits due to these rough sea conditions.

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