Rains continued to lash parts of Kerala on Friday, and the India Meteorological Department issued an 'orange alert' for three southern districts.
The orange alert was issued for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, and Pathanamthitta districts.
The IMD also issued a 'yellow alert' for six other districts across the state.
An orange alert indicates 'very heavy rainfall' (6 cm to 20 cm), while a yellow alert signifies 'heavy rainfall' between (6 and 11 cm).
Meanwhile, the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) cautioned about strong winds and issued safety guidelines to help the public stay safe.
On Thursday, the IMD issued a red alert for three districts and an orange alert for five districts in Kerala.
Rains continue to lash parts of Tamil Nadu on Friday, District Collectors of Madurai and Mayiladuthurai, among others, have declared a holiday for schools.
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Madurai Collector MS Sangeetha announced holiday for schools in the early hours of the day, as did Mayiladuthurai district collector AP Mahabharathi, in view of the heavy rains.
Southern parts of the State had received heavy rainfall on Thursday. Tourists stayed indoors in Kodaikanal and the tourist spots were deserted.
Holiday was also declared for schools and colleges in Tiruchi and Thanjavur districts today.
Schools are to remain closed in Pudukottai and Karur districts.
Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda informed the Legislative Assembly on Friday that 133 people have died this year due to "above-normal" rains in the state.
He also outlined the government's efforts to provide immediate relief and long-term solutions, noting that the state frequently faces natural disasters due to heavy rainfall, flooding and landslides.
"The state has received 20 per cent above-normal rainfall this year, but it was uneven, with some areas receiving less rain. A total of 133 people have lost their lives due to rains and related incidents in the state this year, and ₹5 lakh compensation has been paid to the families of the deceased, totalling ₹6.64 crore," Gowda said.
Further, 714 livestock losses have been reported, with compensation of ₹1.20 crore paid, he added.
"Kharif crops were damaged across nearly 1.6 lakh hectares, with ₹94.94 crore in compensation paid. Meanwhile, Rabi crops on over 1.45 lakh hectares also suffered damage, and compensation of ₹112.17 crore is being processed," he said.
Additionally, 20,893 houses were damaged due to rains, including 3,200 that were completely destroyed, the minister said, adding, the government has paid ₹82.20 crore as compensation for damaged houses.
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