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Heavy rains battered Kerala bringing life to a standstill in several parts of the state. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued orange alert in six districts while yellow alert was sounded in another six. Meanwhile, schools were ordered closed in 11 districts. An orange alert has been issued in Idukki, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts.