Heavy rains lash Kerala, orange and yellow alerts sounded across multiple districts

Heavy rains hit Kerala, prompting authorities to warn about travel risks in hilly and flooded areas. An orange alert was issued in seven districts and a yellow alert in the rest for heavy rainfall. Kannur and Kasaragod faced winds up to 40 Kmph. Flood relief camps are open in Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha. Schools are closed in six districts. Damage is reported in Kottayam due to accompanying winds.