A red alert has been declared in Kasaragod and Kannur districts after the India Meteorological department warned of very heavy rainfall on Wednesday (August 6).As a precautionary measure, Kasaragod District Collector K. Inbasekar and Kannur District Collector Arun K. Vijayan announced a holiday for all educational institutions, including professional colleges, Kendriya Vidyalayas, tuition centres, madrasas, and anganwadis, on Wednesday.All tourist spots will remain closed. People have been strictly warned against entering rivers, waterbodies, or engaging in fishing during heavy rain. Non-essential travel should be avoided, especially to hilly and coastal regions.Published - August 06, 2025 12:30 am IST