Kerala Rains: IMD issues red alert for 5, orange for 7 districts

Heavy rains lashed Kerala forcing the authorities to issue a red alert in 5 districts, while 7 districts are given an orange alert and two districts are under yellow alert, thereby indicating that all the 14 districts in the state are experiencing heavy rains.

Heavy rains in Kerala forced the authorities to issue a red alert in 5 districts, while 7 districts are given an orange alert and two districts are under yellow alert, thereby indicating that all the 14 districts in the state are experiencing heavy rains. Credit: Special Arrangement

As per the press release by IMD, red alert is issued in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur districts. Whereas, orange alert has been issued in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alapuzha, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad districts of the southern state. Credit: Special Arrangement

Since Friday (Oct. 15) heavy downpour have been lashing the state leaving roads at several places flooded and waterlogging affecting the normal life at quite a number of places. Credit: PTI Photo

The Indian Meteorological Department has also warned of more rains on Sunday (Oct. 17). Credit: PTI Photo

CM Pinarayi has issued an advisory that people have to be extremely cautious and under no circumstances should they ignore the warnings that are given. Credit: Special Arrangement

Tourist spots have been alerted and have been asked to close down until further notice and also boating and other water activities are snapped. Credit: Special Arrangement