Kerala rains: IMD issues red alert in 3 districts

Jul 22, 2019, 11:40 AM IST

Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert in Kozhikode, Wayanad and Kannur districts for Monday. Red alert has also been issued in Kannur and Kasargod districts for Tuesday (July 22).

Very heavy rain of over 200 mm was expected within 24 hours. The Kannur district administration has announced a holiday for schools and other educational institutions on Monday. Heavy rains lashed Wayanad, Kannur and the high ranges of Kozhikode district on Sunday (July 21).