New Delhi, October 3: The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted a low-pressure system that could turn into a storm or cyclone in the South Eastern part of the Arabian Sea. The IMD said that it is likely to gain strength on October 7 and 8. News agency ANI has reported that the State Emergency Operations Centre has instructed fishermen to refrain from venturing into the seas after October 6. Cyclonic Circulations in Arabian Sea Cause Rain in Mumbai, Possibility to Increase Showers from Maharashtra to Odisha, Says IMD.

A Malayalam daily Mathrubhumi quoted weather department director, K Santosh, as saying that "the low pressure was being observed every few hours." There can be a possibility of heavy rainfall about 7 centimetres to 11 centimetres, according to the reports. A yellow alert has been issued to Pathanamthitta and Idukki districts.

A yellow alert means that severe bad weather is predicted and could affect the people in the concerned area. It also means that it can cause travel delays in the near future and disrupt the daily activities.

Meanwhile, Kerala CMO has put up a notice on its Facebook wall to warn people about the changes in weather. The post said, "Efforts were also taken to communicate this information to those who have already left for fishing with a plan for long duration sailing. Efforts will be taken to bring them back before 5 October."

“Those who are going from today are instructed to return before 5 October. The Fisheries Department has also been directed to ready water ambulances and emergency rescue boats for emergencies,” added the CMO.

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