Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 18 (PTI) Heavy rains lashed several parts of Kerala on Saturday, causing inundation of low-lying areas and a rise in water level in reservoirs, including Mullaperiyar dam in Idukki, prompting authorities to raise its shutters to release excess water.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), light to moderate rainfall or thundershowers are likely across the state over the next seven days.

The weather agency issued an orange alert in Pathanamthitta, Idukki, and Kottayam districts on Saturday.

A similar alert was issued for Kasaragod, Kannur, Kozhikode, and Malappuram districts on Sunday.

An orange alert indicates "very heavy rainfall" ranging between 11 and 20 cm in 24 hours.

On Friday night, heavy rain in Idukki district triggered flooding in Kumi

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