Met Department forecasts widespread rain in Kerala today. Rain alerts and strict vigil have been ordered in nine districts. Widespread showers is expected in all districts except Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Kannur and Kasaragod.<br />'' <br />''Meanwhile, the shutters of Mullaperiyar and Idukki dams were opened as the water level in the dams are steeply increasing due to the incessant rain.