The Central Meteorological Department has informed that widespread rain is likely in the state in the coming hours. Monsoon trough is currently located south of its normal position. A coastal low pressure area is prevailing from south Maharashtra coast to Kerala coast.
A cyclone is located in the center of the West Bay of Bengal and another cyclone is located over the Andaman Sea. As a result of this effect, there is a possibility of widespread rains in Kerala for the next 5 days, heavy rains at isolated places and heavy rains at some places on July 4 and 5, according to the notification of the Central Meteorological Department.