The heavy rainfall has led to warnings of high waves and potential coastal erosion, although fishing activities are currently permitted along the Kerala coast.

The heavy rainfall has led to warnings of high waves and potential coastal erosion, although fishing activities are currently permitted along the Kerala coast.

The heavy rainfall has led to warnings of high waves and potential coastal erosion, although fishing activities are currently permitted along the Kerala coast.

As monsoon rains continue to lash across central and northern Kerala, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert for Kannur and Kasaragod districts for Sunday and July 9.

The IMD has also warned of high waves and coastal erosion along the shores of Kannur and Kasaragod until 8.30 pm on Monday. Wave heights are expected to range between 2.9 and 3.1 metres. Isolated areas may experience strong winds reaching speeds of 40 to 50 km/h on both days.

Fishing activities remain permitted along the Kerala coast on Sunday, as no restrictions have been issued.