Heavy Rain in Kerala; Yellow Alert in 7 Districts

Kochi: Heavy rain continues across Kerala. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for seven districts from Thiruvananthapuram to Idukki, warning of isolated heavy rainfall and strong winds. A low-pressure system lies over north Odisha, northwest Bay of Bengal, and adjoining Gangetic West Bengal. The system is likely to weaken within 12 hours. With widespread rain, the monsoon season is expected to conclude soon, officials said.