THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Heavy rain continues across Kerala, with weather alerts issued for all 14 districts on Thursday. An orange alert has been declared in Ernakulam, Thrissur, Malappuram and Kozhikode, while the remaining districts are under a yellow alert.
With rainfall expected to intensify, warnings have been issued across the state for the next four days. The weather department has also cautioned about the possibility of strong winds and lightning accompanying the rain.
Meanwhile, train services have been disrupted after soil slipped onto railway tracks in Parassala, Thiruvananthapuram district. The Bilaspur–Tirunelveli Express reportedly derailed following the incident. Emergency efforts are under way to clear the soil from the tracks and restore rail traffic.
Trains Held Up Due to Track DisruptionSeveral trains have been halted en route following the disruption. They include:- Tambaram–Thiruvananthapuram Central Special
Madurai–Punalur Express
Tambaram–Thiruvananthapuram Central Amrit Bharat Express
Passengers have been advised to check the latest railway updates before travelling, as services may be affected by the track clearance work.
