Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is likely to receive heavy rainfall from May 3 to 7 due to the possibility of a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal. IMD has issued a yellow alert in Pathanamthitta, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad and Malappuram districts for Wednesday.
A rainfall ranging from 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm is expected in these districts. Rain with thunder, lightning and wind is likely in isolated places in Kerala for the next five days, predicted IMD.
The department also issued a cyclone alert in view of the possibility of cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal.
“A cyclonic circulation is likely to develop over the southeast Bay of Bengal around 6th May 2023. Under its influence, a low-pressure area is likely to form over the same region around 7th May. It is likely to concentrate into a depression over the Southeast Bay of Bengal on 8th May. Thereafter, it is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm while moving nearly northwards towards the central Bay of Bengal. The details of its path and intensification will be provided after the formation of a low-pressure area. The system is under constant watch and being monitored regularly,” reads the IMD alert.
Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea on Kerala-Lakshadweep coasts on Wednesday.
