The Southwest Monsoon is continuing to bring heavy rains to Kerala. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy downpours and gusty winds in various parts of the state. According to the latest IMD update, Thiruvananthapuram district is expected to experience thunderstorms with heavy rainfall and gusty wind speeds of up to 40 kmph at one or two places. Kollam, Pathanamthitta, and Thrissur districts may also experience thunderstorms with moderate rainfall and gusty winds of up to 40 kmph at one or two places. Furthermore, light rainfall is expected at one or two places in all other districts of the state.
In addition, the shutters of Aruvikkara Dam in Thiruvananthapuram were raised by 25 cm on Saturday morning, as per district authorities. They warned that the shutters may be further raised in the coming hours, advising caution for those living in the area.