IMD declares red alert in 5 Kerala districts

The downpour has already shaken up daily life: tidal erosion in Chellanam has damaged homes and forced people out, while waterlogging and fallen trees have blocked roads in places like Pantheerankavu, Kasaragod, and Wayanad. The government's adjusting dam operations and restricting pilgrim entry to flood-prone areas to keep everyone safe. So far there haven't been major casualties—just some property damage—but everyone's staying cautious as the rain continues.