IMD issues yellow alert for 5 Kerala districts amid heavy rain

Heavy rainfall is expected to continue across Kerala until November 12, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). A yellow alert has been issued for five districts on November 7: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha and Kottayam. Idukki will be under alert on November 8. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are also likely in several areas.