Thiruvananthapuram | The IMD on Friday issued a 'yellow alert' over high temperatures across Kerala until April 19, according to a statement by the KSDMA.

The 'yellow alert' indicates moderate heatwave conditions and advises the public to remain cautious.

In its statement, the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority said maximum temperatures are likely to reach around 40 degrees Celsius in isolated parts of Palakkad district, 39 degrees Celsius in Kollam, and 38 degrees Celsius in Kottayam.

Temperatures may rise to around 37 degrees Celsius in Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasaragod districts, while Thiruvananthapuram may record around 36 degrees Celsius.

According to the authority, the India Meteorological Department has said temperatures are expected to remain 2 to 3 degrees Celsius above normal during this period.

Hot and humid weather conditions are also likely to prevail across these districts, except in hilly areas, during the same period, the statement added.