THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A holiday has been declared in five districts of the state tomorrow in the wake of heavy rains. District Collectors have declared holidays in Kannur, Kasaragod, Kozhikode, Kottayam and Pathanamthitta districts tomorrow. The holiday is applicable to all educational institutions, including professional colleges.

State Disaster Management Authority had issued a red alert in Kannur and Kasaragod districts due to the possibility of heavy rainfall. It also warned that heavy rains may lead to extreme hazards such as landslides, floods and flash floods.