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Weather
Orange Alert Issued for 11 Kerala Districts; Four Schools Shut Down
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 31 Jul 2026, 08:35 AM
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The Kerala government has declared an orange alert across 11 districts due to severe weather conditions, and four districts have announced holidays for schools and colleges.
The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority has issued an orange alert for 11 districts in response to escalating weather warnings. The alert, which signals the possibility of heavy rainfall and strong winds, urges residents to take precautionary measures. Four districts—whose names have not been specified—have decided to close all educational institutions for the day to ensure student safety. Authorities are advising people to stay indoors, secure loose objects, and follow updates from the Meteorological Department.