IMD issues rainfall alert for parts of Telangana till May 25

The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for Pathanamthitta and Idukki districts in Kerala on Tuesday in view of heavy rainfall. The districts, which already have orange alerts in place, are expected to see very heavy rainfall in isolated areas on Wednesday, the weather department said. The weather department also issued an orange alert for eight districts, including Thiruvananthapuram, which has been experiencing widespread rain.

A commuter wades through a waterlogged road amid rain in Thiruvananthapuram. Kerala.(PTI )

Additionally, a yellow alert was issued for six northern districts, including Palakkad, Kozhikode, Kannur, Malappuram, Wayanad, and Kasaragod. The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority also advised people to remain vigilant in the wake of heavy rainfall.

Kerala government said earlier that emergency operation centres were opened in all district collectorates and taluk offices in view of the possibility of landslides and mudslides. Hospitals were also put on alert to handle any eventuality, such as an epidemic outbreak. Incidents of water logging were reported from across the state amid heavy rains.