The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued an orange alert for 12 districts in Kerala, warning of very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms on August 2. The weather conditions continued to trigger landslides and flooding in several parts of the state, disrupting traffic and daily life. In view of the worsening situation, authorities issued a series of safety advisories, while educational institutions and examination authorities postponed scheduled tests and announced relief measures for affected candidates.
