Kerala: Heavy Rain Lashes; Widespread Damage Reported, Alerts Issued In 9 Districts

Heavy rain continues to lash across Kerala. Widespread damage is being reported from across the State Orange alert is issued in 2 districts and yellow alert in 7 districts today.

As heavy rain continues, severe waterlogging, landslides and sea erosion is being reported from many districts. Shutters of major dams are raised as water level continues to rise.

Yesterday recorded the highest rainfall so far in Kerala in this monsoon season.Hilly regions and Coastal areas of the State are on high alert.Ban on night travel, tourism and quarrying is imposed in hilly regions.

Holiday has been declared for all educational institutions in Alapuzha, Pathamthitta, Ernakulam, Kottayam, Wayanad and Idukki districts today.Fishermen are warned not to venture into the sea in Kerala and Lakshadweep coast.Mayusha for Akashvani News from Thiruvananthapuram.