Thiruvananthapuram: Heavy rains miserably hit Southern Kerala Kerala compelling the authorities to issue a red alert in five districts while seven districts are given an orange alert and two districts are under yellow alert. It is reported that as many as 14 districts in the state are experiencing heavy rains. The Indian Meteorological Department has warned of more rains for the coming days also.

Massive rains have been lashing the state starting Friday evening leaving roads at several places flooded and normal traffic affected at quite a number of places. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday issued an advisory that people have to be extremely cautious and under no circumstances should they ignore the warnings that are given.

"State Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that a 24-hour alert has to be observed and all those living close to water sources have to be very cautious and none should venture in the waters. Travel in the hilly areas or places where rains are occurring should be best avoided and areas prone to landslides have also to be watchful." Meanwhile, in areas where there are heavy rains, tourist centres have been asked to close down until further notice and boating services have also been suspended.

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