THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Heavy rains are likely in the state on Saturday. A yellow alert was issued in four districts today. A yellow alert has been issued in Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam and Idukki districts. Heavy rains with thunderstorms are likely. A low-pressure area is likely to form in the Bay of Bengal by tonight.

Warnings to be followed:

Dangerous branches of trees in the yard should be cut down.

Unsecured billboards, electric posts, and flagpoles are also likely to fall in the wind, so they should be properly strengthened or dismantled when there is no wind or rain. Do not stand under or near them or park vehicles under the precariously hanging billboards.

Tools and other objects that are likely to fall in the wind, such as ladders leaning against walls or other ob

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