Kerala is likely to receive widespread rain accompanied by lightning and thunderstorm for the next five days under the influence of a cyclonic circulation over Rayalaseema and adjacent regions.<br />''<br />''Met Department has forecast incessant rain in central and northern parts of Kerala today.<br />''<br />''Yellow alert has been sounded in Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad districts today with an exception of Wayanad. Kannur is also under Yellow alert today.<br />''<br />''Since squally weather with strong winds is likely to prevail in the coming days, fishing activities have been suspended off Kerala and Lakshadweep coasts until further notice.<br />