THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The India Meteorological Department has said that isolated places in Kerala are likely to receive rain with thunder and lightning from today until the 19th. The District Collector has also warned people living near Aruvikkara Dam to stay alert, as shutters 1 to 5 will be opened by 10 centimetres each.

A yellow alert has been issued today for Pathanamthitta and Idukki districts. Isolated heavy rainfall is expected. Heavy rain means receiving between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm of rain within 24 hours.

Alert issued

Thunderstorms are dangerous. They cause great damage to human and animal lives, electrical and communication networks and household appliances connected to electrical conductors. Therefore, the public should take the following precautions from the moment they first

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