Orange alert in Kerala, holiday declared in all educational institutes in many districts

All educational institutions in the districts of Kannur, Kozhikode, and Wayanad would be closed on Monday as a result of the orange signal from the India Meteorological Department.
The weather department on Sunday issued an orange alert for Kannur, Kozhikode, Wayanad and Kasarkode while a yellow alert for Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Palakkad, Thrissur and Malappuram. However, there is no change in the Kannur university PSC exams, a statement said.
On July 8, heavy to very heavy rainfall was witnessed in several parts of Kerala and Lakshadweep.
Meanwhile, the national capital witnessed heavy rains in several parts on Sunday evening amid the flood-like situation low-lying areas due to swollen Yamuna river.
Earlier, the Yamuna River in Delhi crossed the danger mark once again following a surge in discharge from the Hathnikund Barrage into the river, increasing the chances of another spell of floods in the capital.
Keeping in view the prevailing situation, announcements are being made by the administration to vacate the low-lying areas.