Kerala News LIVE: Rain update: IMD issues orange alert in two districts
By Aishwarya Nair | First Published Jul 7, 2023, 8:00 AM ISTKerala News LIVE: Although the intensity of rain will be less than in previous days, heavy rain should be expected at isolated places. There is a yellow alert in Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts tomorrow.
2.20 PM: Rain update: IMD issues orange alert in two districts
According to the latest update from the IMD, an orange alert has been issued in two districts including Kannur and Kasaragod. A yellow alert has been issued Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad districts.
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