Heavy rain and strong winds continued to batter the hilly regions of Kerala. The Central Meteorological Department has forecast heavy showers in isolated parts of North Kerala and hilly areas in the state today and tomorrow due to the impact of the cyclone in the Middle East and the southeast Arabian Sea. Authorities have warned fishermen not to go to sea off the coast of Kerala. The prevailing low pressure in the North Andaman Sea is likely to move west-northwest and intensify over the next 24 hours, causing strong low-pressure depression.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">yellow alert has been declared in eight districts today. Authorities declared a holiday for all educational institutions in Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta, and Kollam districts today in view of heavy rains and strong winds. </span>