Heavy rain lashed many parts of Kerala Sunday and as per Indian Meteorological department heavy to very heavy rains will continue in the state till Tuesday.
The low pressure formed near Lakshadweep in Arabian Sea has intensified since last night. The depression which has intensified into a cyclonic storm is currently moving towards Oman coast and Yemen.
Though the storm has not directly affected Kerala, heavy rainfall is being reported from various parts of the state due to this.
The state government has put its state machinery on high and the state disaster management authority has instructed the district collectors to be on to meet any eventuality.