As a result of cyclonic circulation prevailing over northern Tamil Nadu , widespread moderate to medium rainfall is likely in Kerala during the next five days, the IMD said. It also said that heavy rains were likely at isolated places in the state between November 6 and 9. In the last month, most parts of Kerala received normal rainfall with a few receiving much more than that.
A 55-year-old man died in Kerala's Idukki district after landslides due to heavy rainfall washed away his house. Several houses were damaged and roads were obstructed due to the landslides.
Over the next seven days, South Peninsular India can expect varying degrees of rainfall, with some areas likely to experience heavy to very heavy rain.
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Thiruvananthapuram district in Kerala faces severe flooding and landslides, prompting closure of schools and colleges on October 16. Relief efforts underway as heavy rains persist, causing widespread damage.