Heavy rain continued to batter the high-range areas of several districts in Kerala on Sunday and many low-lying regions experienced flooding.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert in six districts — Ernakulam, Idukki, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasaragod.

A yellow alert has been issued for the remaining eight districts.

The IMD has also declared an orange alert in Lakshadweep.

The orange alert indicates ''very heavy rainfall'' ranging between 11 and 20 cm in 24 hours, while a yellow alert signals ''heavy rain'' between 6 and 11 cm.

Idukki district was the worst hit, with reports of flooding and mudslides from several parts on Saturday night and Sunday morning.

Officials said flooding was reported in Nedumkandam, Kumily, and Kattappana areas, whe

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