IMD upgrades rain alert to red for 8 districts in Kerala after intense overnight rains

Extremely heavy rainfall is likely over the next 24 hours in Idukki, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel paid a surprise late-night visit to the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) on Friday to review the prevailing rain situation across Gujarat and assess the state's preparedness for any weather-related emergencies.