KOCHI: The southwest monsoon continues to be weak in the state. However, IMD has issued thunderstorm and heavy rainfall warnings from August 22 to 24. Yellow alert for isolated heavy rainfall has been issued in Kottayam, Ernakulam and Idukki for Monday and Tuesday.
Squally weather with wind speed of 40-50kmph gusting to 60kmph is very likely along and off Kerala, Karnataka and Lakshadweep region from Monday. Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea.