Kerala rains: IMD issues Orange alert for three districts

Heavy rains continue to batter Kerala with parts of the state receiving over 200 mm of rain in 24 hours causing waterlogging in cities like Kochi and Thrissur. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an Orange alert for three districts, including Pathanamthitta, Kottayam and Idukki districts. As many as 11 deaths have been reported due to rain-related incidents. Relief camps have been set up and efforts are underway to mitigate the impact of the ongoing heavy rains.