Heavy rains lash North Kerala

, Aug 1: Heavy rains have been lashing the northern districts of

in the last two days, especially Kasargod, Kozhikode, Wayanad and Kannur districts, inundating many low lying areas.

In Kasargod the district administration has declared a holiday today for all educational institutions in the district including for professional colleges, official sources said. Heavy downpour has been reported from hilly regions of Irukkur, Peravoor, Irutty in Kannur district, while Wayanad was also experiencing heavy rainfall.

In Kozhikode, the skies are heavily overcast with occasional heavy rains lashing the city. A few low-lying areas, including Pavamani road and Ashokapuram were inundated, they said.

PTI