Kochi, May 30 -- After heavy rains lashed Kannur (in Kerala) on Friday, the water level of the Kakkad river rose, leading to waterlogged areas in parts of the coastal city.

Waterlogged roads slowed down traffic, and commuters faced significant difficulty.

Many districts of the state received heavy rainfall, disrupting everyday life and causing waterlogging.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued red alerts for Idukki, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts and orange alerts for the remaining districts today.

Authorities in several districts have declared holidays for educational institutions under their jurisdiction.

As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), strong westerly winds are likely to persist at lower tropospheric...