Kerala: Heavy rains force school and college closures amid havoc across districts with trees uprooted, homes flooded

Heavy rainfall caused widespread disruption in Kerala, leading to uprooted trees, mudslides, and flooding. Kannur declared a holiday for educational institutions due to a Red Alert from the IMD. Several incidents of property damage were reported, and authorities issued warnings due to rising water levels at the Neyyar Dam, urging residents near the river to stay alert.