Thiruvananthapuram: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rain and isolated heavy rainfall across Kerala till Sunday.

A yellow alert was issued in Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasargod districts on Thursday. Strong winds gusting up to 50 kmph are likely over the Kerala-Lakshadweep coasts.

The IMD has declared a yellow alert in Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, and Malappuram districts for tomorrow, and Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, and Malappuram districts for Saturday forecasting heavy rain in these places.

Fishermen along the Kerala-Lakshadweep-Karnataka coastline have been warned not to venture into the sea till Friday.