IMD has issued an orange alert for heatwave conditions in parts of Kerala, with temperatures crossing 40 degrees Celsius in some districts. Authorities have suspended student activities and urged people to avoid going out during peak hours, stay hydrated, and take precautions against heat-related illnesses.

Veteran Malayalam actor and director EA Rajendran died early on Thursday morning at his residence in Pattathanam, Kollam. He had been undergoing treatment for prolonged age-related ailments for a long time