Thiruvananthapuram: Several parts of Kerala have been receiving moderate to heavy rain since Wednesday morning. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that isolated places across the state are likely to experience thunderstorms with lightning and strong winds on Wednesday.

An orange alert has been issued for Idukki district, with rainfall of 115.6-204.4 mm expected within 24 hours. Meanwhile, eight districts — Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Thrissur and Palakkad — are placed under yellow alert. A yellow alert indicates a rainfall of 64.5-115.5 mm within 24 hours. 

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“Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds reaching 30-40 kmph are very likely to occur at one or two places in Kerala on December 3. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are very likely at one or two places in Kerala on December 4 and 5, and over Lakshadweep on December 3,” reads the IMD alert. 

The IMD has also warned Sabarimala pilgrims to exercise caution as light rainfall is expected in Pampa, Nilakkal and Sannidhanam.

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Meanwhile, a red alert has been sounded for four dams — Malankara, Kanhirapuzha, Meenkara and Walayar — as water levels continue to rise.

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