Kerala News HIGHLIGHTS: Kerala rain update: Possibility of heavy rainfall likely to be less tomorrow
Kerala News Highlights: Though Kerala is experiencing heavy rainfall, the IMD said that the possibility of heavy rainfall is likely to be less on July 7 (Friday). No district in Kerala has been issued a red alert or orange alert for tomorrow or the day following.
Follow5.00 PM: Kerala rain update: Possibility of heavy rainfall likely to be less tomorrow
Though Kerala is experiencing heavy rainfall, the IMD said that the possibility of heavy rainfall is likely to be less on July 7 (Friday). According to the rain forecast for the next few days, there is no probability of extremely heavy rain in any district of Kerala, the weather service has said. No district in Kerala has been issued a red alert or orange alert for tomorrow or the day following. Only four districts in Kerala have received a yellow alert for tomorrow. This suggests that Kerala will see a break from the persistent rains in the coming days.
2.45 PM: Kerala rain update: Red alert in two districts, orange alert in 7 districts
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded a red alert in Kannur and Kasaragod districts. An orange alert has been issued in Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad. The weather department has also issued a yellow alert in Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha and Kottayam.
Read More: Kerala rain update: IMD issues red alert in two districts, Orange alert in 7 districts
1.24 PM: 15-year-old drowns in pond in Thiruvananthapuram
A class 10 student drowned in a pond in Aryanadu, Thiruvananthapuram. The deceased has been identified as Akshay, a student of Vithura Higher Secondary School. The 15-year-old drowned in a pond built under the employment guarantee scheme near his house. According to reports, he left home in the morning to take a bath. As he was late to return, his mother rushed to the pond and found him drowning. The child was rushed to Vithura Taluk Hospital, however, he was declared dead.
12.56 PM: Kerala Assembly ruckus: Court gives nod to police for further investigation
The Thiruvananthapuram CJM court on Thursday (July 6) has given a nod to police for further investigation in the 2015 Assembly ruckus case with conditions. The court has asked that the investigation be completed within two months. The court also stated that the developments in the probe should be reported every three weeks.
Read more: Kerala Assembly ruckus case: Police seek court's nod for further probe ahead of trial in case
12.39 PM: Over 300 houses inundated in sea attack in Kochi's Kannamaly; Locals stage protest
Due to incessant rainfall, coastal residents in Kannamaly protested against the authority's lapses in taking necessary steps to prevent sea incursions. According to reports, over 300 houses were flooded in Kannamaly after a sea surge battered the geobags. Sea incursion increased in Kollam and Kasaragod districts in addition to Ernakulam. Coastal erosion caused the destruction of constructions in Kollam Beach. On this shore, the defence wall was seen to have totally fallen down.
11.32 AM: NEET exam mark list forgery case: DYFI activist confesses to editing mark list via app
Kollam Kadaikkal DYFI activist Semi Khan has confessed to the police that he edited the NEET mark list alone by downloading an editing application from the Play Store. Khan forged the mark list to deceive his family and he admitted that the fabrication was executed alone.
9.00 AM: Congress leader booked for 'Swapna Suresh CM's Girlfriend' remark
AICC secretary Viswanathan Perumal has been booked by the Kannur town police for derogatory statements against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. He allegedly termed the gold smuggling case accused Swapna Suresh as the Chief Minister's girlfriend.
Read more: Kerala: Congress leader booked for 'Swapna Suresh CM's Girlfriend' remark
8.45 AM: Rain update: Moderate rainfall expected in 11 districts
The India Meteorological Department has said there is a possibility of 55 km speed wind and rain in 11 state districts in the coming hours. There are also chances of moderate rain at isolated places over Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts with gusty winds of up to 55 kmph and light rain at isolated places up to 55 kmph over Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur and Palakkad districts. The IMD also informed that there is a possibility of strong winds that may blow at high speed.
8.29 AM CM Pinarayi Vijayan announces grand celebrations for Onam in Kerala this year
Kerala is set to celebrate its most loved festival Onam from August 27 to September 2, announced Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. He said that Kerala will witness grand celebrations this year that should attract people outside the state. The state-level celebrations will be held in Thiruvananthapuram.
