Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala's southern districts, particularly the hilly areas, experienced thunderstorms on Monday, leading to tragic incidents. A student named Mithun lost his life after being struck by lightning at Nedumangad while visiting Thirichittoor Rock with friends.

Heavy rainfall was recorded across the region, with Kottayam receiving 83 mm in just an hour and Udumbanoor in Idukki logging 41 mm in 30 minutes.

The Indian Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for Thiruvananthapuram and a yellow alert for Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Kozhikode, Wayanad, and Kannur.

Thiruvananthapuram is forecasted to receive rainfall between 115.6 mm and 204.4 mm in the next 24 hours.