Orange alert in Pathanamthitta and Idukki districts of Kerala till 5 September

The IMD also predicted that moderate rain was likely to occur at one or two places in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam districts during the day.

It said the moderate rain was likely to continue in Kerala for the next five days, with a possibility of heavy rains at isolated places from 4 to 8 September.

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Rain-related mishaps

The two rain-related deaths occurred in an accident on Sunday, 3 September, when the driver of an autorickshaw carrying a family of four lost control amidst the heavy rains as a result of which the vehicle overturned and fell into the Achankovil river.

While a woman died in the mishap, her son had gone missing. The woman’s husband, daughter and the autorickshaw driver were rescued by locals, a fire rescue official said.

“The body of the boy was found today morning after search operations by a scuba team,” the official said.

In the Pathanamthitta district, due to isolated heavy rains over the last three days, landslides were reported from some parts and one shutter of the Moozhiyar dam was opened, which would lead to a rise in the water level of the Pamba river, the local administration said.

Tourist activities in the district of Gavi have been put on hold. No tourist vehicle will be allowed passage through to Gavi till issued alerts have been called off according to the Forest Department.

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Fishermen asked to be cautious

IMD issues orange alert in Kerala. (Supplied)

Meanwhile, the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) said that there was a possibility of high waves and storm surges along the Kerala coast during the day.

Fishermen and coastal residents have been asked to be cautious and stay away from the dangerous areas as well as avoid trips to the beach or any sea-related activities.

Instructions were also issued to keep fishing and other vessels safely moored in the harbour and to maintain a safe gap between the boats to avoid the risk of their colliding with each other.

(With PTI inputs)