Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 23 (IANS) Kerala is bracing for a spell of intensified rainfall after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) revised its forecast on Sunday, upgrading the alert from yellow to orange for Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam districts.

Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam will remain under a yellow alert as heavy rain continues to lash several parts of the state.

The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) has announced that warning sirens will be activated in Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam as part of the KaWaCHam automated alert system.

Officials said the sirens are intended to caution residents about the likelihood of intense rain spells and ensure preparedness in vulnerable areas.

An orange alert signifies the possibility of 115.6 mm

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