In Keralam, the intensity of rainfall has decreased, bringing relief to people a day after heavy rain lashed several districts. The India Meteorological Department has issued an Orange Alert for 12 districts and a Yellow Alert for two districts today. A Yellow Alert has been issued in all 14 districts tomorrow. The state government said no major untoward incidents were reported today. However, eight people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents since yesterday, while over 5,700 people have been shifted to relief camps.

 

People living in hilly and riverside areas have been advised to remain vigilant. In view of the weather conditions, educational institutions in several districts, including Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod, will remain closed tomorrow. Fishermen have also been advised not to venture into the sea along the Kerala, Karnataka and Lakshadweep coasts till tomorrow.