India, June 26 -- Monsoon rains intensified across Kerala on Thursday, leading to waterlogging in several low-lying areas of Ernakulam, Idukki, and Thrissur districts, and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for Wayanad, Malappuram, Thrissur, and Idukki for Friday.

The heavy downpour, accompanied by strong winds, disrupted normal life, uprooting trees and toppling hoardings in various areas, including parts of the state capital.

Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the IMD had warned of potential flooding in several regions due to continuous heavy rains.

He also added in a Facebook post that bad weather and strong winds were expected along the Kerala coast, advising fishermen not to venture out to sea for t...