<span style="color: black;">Many parts of Kerala were lashed by heavy rains today as a depression is formed in the Bay of Bengal. Met department predicts extremely heavy rainfall in northern and central districts of the State in coming days. High warning is issued in landslide prone regions and low lying areas. Orange and Yellow is declared various districts for today and tomorrow. <br />'' <br />''Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the State is prepared to face any kind of situation and urged to relocate the people living in disaster-prone areas. Shutters of the smaller dams are raised. 24 x7 control room opened . On account of high waves and storm , fisherfolks are warned from venturing into the sea in the Kerala , Karanataka, Lakshadweep coast .</span><br />