Heavy rains lash parts of Kerala, IMD issues orange alert in 3 districts

Kerala's three southernmost districts, Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, and Pathanamthitta, are under an 'orange alert' due to heavy rains and thunderstorms. The IMD predicts very heavy rainfall of 11 to 20 cm, accompanied by winds up to 50 kmph. Other districts like Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Idukki are also expected to experience thunderstorms and strong winds.