Heavy rainfall continues across Kerala as the monsoon intensifies, with the India Meteorological Department issuing the first red alert of the season for five northern districts.
Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod have been placed under red alert on Saturday, while three districts are expected to remain under red alert on Sunday too.
An orange alert has been issued in Idukki, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Kottayam, Palakkad and Pathanamthitta districts, while Alappuzha, Kollam, and Thiruvananthapuram are under a yellow alert.
The strengthening monsoon has already triggered rain-related incidents in several parts of the state.
Strong winds also lashed Kozhikode city in the morning, uprooting trees at several places.
Amid the worsening weather conditions, authorities have issued a detailed safety advisory.
– IANS
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