In Kerala, heavy rains are continuing. The Meteorological Department has issued Yellow alert in 12 districts on Monday except  Kannur and Kasaragod. The Department forecast rain in central Kerala in the coming hours alongside thunder and lightning.  Fishing is prohibited in the Lakshadweep coast.<br />''  <br />'' Thiruvananthapuram city is badly affected with incessant rain. The city is witnessing waterlogging in many parts. People are being shifted to relief camps. Shutters of the Neyyar and Peppara dam have been raised. A 24-hour control room has been opened considering the emergency situation in the district.