Four dead as torrential rains continue to wreak havoc in Kerala; IMD issues red alert in five districts, high wave warning

Torrential rains in Kerala have led to four fatalities and widespread flooding, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue alerts for heavy rainfall across the state. Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Wayanad are on orange alert, while Kannur and Kasaragod are on yellow alert. The heavy downpour has inundated parts of Cochin and Thrissur, leading to road closures and warnings for fishermen. The Kerala health department has also set up a control room to manage epidemic prevention activities.