Thiruvananthapuram: Heavy rainfall continues to wreak havoc across several parts of Kerala, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing an orange alert in four districts Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasaragod warning of intense rainfall between 115.6 mm and 204.4 mm within a 24-hour period. Simultaneously, a yellow alert has been declared in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, and Palakkad, indicating the likelihood of widespread moderate rainfall accompanied by strong winds reaching speeds of up to 40 kmph, especially in Ernakulam.

In the high-range district of Idukki, the situation has turned grave as relentless downpours have flooded homes, disrupted transport, and triggered minor landslides in several areas. The Kumily region has been particularly

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