Rain continues in many parts of Kerala
The Hindu
Relief camps open in Thiruvananthapuram, Alappuzha, Kottayam districts of Kerala due to rain; holiday declared for educational institutions in low-lying areas. IMD predicts moderate rain, thunderstorms till October 5. Search for missing person in Vamanapuram river continues. Disaster Management Authority urges extra vigil in high ranges, coastal areas. Fishing ban in Kerala, Lakshadweep due to gusty winds, inclement weather.
Relief camps were opened in many places and a holiday was declared for educational institutions in low-lying areas of some districts as isolated rain continued to lash many parts of Kerala on October 4.
Though there were no specific rain alerts for any district, moderate downpours accompanied by thunderstorms are expected in Kerala till October 5, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Relief camps were opened in Thiruvananthapuram, Alappuzha, and Kottayam districts which have witnessed heavy rain over the past few days.
The Thiruvananthapuram district administration announced a holiday for all educational institutions, including schools and professional colleges, on October 4.
A holiday was also declared for schools located in the places which witnessed flooding and where relief camps were opened in Kottayam.
Similar measures were taken at Cherthala taluk in Alappuzha district, authorities said.
Meanwhile, the search for a person who went missing in the Vamanapuram river two days ago continues, they added.
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