Extremely heavy rain expected in three north Kerala districts, IMD issues red alert

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a red alert in Kozhikode, Wayanad and Kannur Districts of Kerala and an orange alert for six other districts in the state forecasting heavy rains.

A red alert indicates heavy to extremely heavy rain of over 20 cm in 24 hours.

Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram and Kasaragod districts have been put on orange alert for Sunday.