THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In the wake of continuous heavy rains in the state, a holiday has been declared for educational institutions in ten districts. A holiday has been announced for educational institutions in Thrissur, Wayanad, Palakkad, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Kannur, Kasaragod and Kottayam. The holiday was declared by the collectors of the respective districts.

Heavy rain continues in various districts of the state. There were landslides in Wayanad and Kozhikode. The landslides struck Chooralmala in Wayanad, Mundakkai and Vilangad in Kozhikode. It is reported that four hundred people are trapped in Wayanad. Efforts are underway to rescue them.