As Heavy Rain continues to lash Kerala, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a Red Alert in seven districts on Tuesday. The weather department has predicted thunderstorms and lighting in several parts of the state till August 5.

The districts that are under red Alert are Ernakulum, Idukki, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Kollam, Thiruvananthapuram, and Pathanamthitta. Amid heavy rainfall, some parts of the state declared a holiday for educational institutions.

IMD issued an orange alert in two districts—Malappuram and Thrissur. A yellow alert has also been issued for the districts of Kasaragod, Kannur, Wayanad, Kozhikode, and Palakkad.

When a red alert is issued, severe to extremely heavy rain is predicted, and authorities are urged to deal with any danger that could arise. An orange alert warns of very heavy rain, and authorities are asked to stay vigilant. A yellow alert means authorities are asked to remain updated about the current weather situation.

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Meanwhile, the heavy rainfall in Kerala claimed the lives of six people. According to the reports, five houses have been completely destroyed and 55 houses are partially damaged by the rains.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the joint emergency cell of the National Disaster Response Force and state forces have been formed and deployed in Idukki, Kozhikode, Thrissur and Wayanad districts.

Five Idukki dams — Ponmudi, Kundala, Kallarkutty, Erattayar, and Lower Periyar have hit the red alert storage levels, according to data given by Kerala State Electricity Board.

CM also added that disaster response teams from all police stations have been instructed to be prepared to handle the emergency situation. In addition to the State, district, and taluk-level control rooms, a special police control room would also be set up in every district to deal with an emergency situation. He stated that all control rooms must be operational around-the-clock.

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