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The Times of India
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Kerala: Three districts on yellow alert

KOCHI: The Indian meteorological department (IMD) has said that there will be isolated heavy rainfall over Kerala on August 21 and 22. Pathanamthitta, Idukki and Malappuram are on yellow alert for 7-11cm rainfall on Saturday. Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Malappuram and Wayanad are on alert for isolated heavy rainfall on Sunday.

The weather department said that an offshore trough persists from south Maharashtra coast to Kerala, which is bringing the rainfall.

There is no specific warning for fishermen against venturing into Kerala coastal water, but they are warned against going in open seas till August 24. Strong wind with speeds reaching 40-50kmph gusting to 60kmph is likely over Southwest and West Central Arabian Sea.

Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon continues to be weak over Kerala, with the highest of 3cm rainfall recorded in Perinthalmanna.

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