{
  "id": 137852,
  "title": "Kerala schools closed on 5 August in 10 districts as IMD issues Orange Alert",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/kerala-schools-closed-on-5-august-in-10-districts-as-imd-issues",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-04T16:31:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/india/kerala-schools-closed-on-august-5-in-pathanamthitta-alappuzha-kottayam-ernakulam-idukki-as-imd-issues-orange-alert-11785859907096.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Kerala schools will remain closed on Wednesday, 5 August, as the state braces for another round of intense rainfall following days of severe flooding. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for 10 districts, warning of heavy to very heavy rain. District administrations have declared a precautionary holiday for all educational institutions, including schools, anganwadis, colleges, and coaching centres, to ensure safety amidst the ongoing downpour. The heavy rainfall, which has already resulted in 25 deaths, 10 injuries, and the displacement of thousands, has caused significant damage to homes and infrastructure. Despite the closure, public examinations and interviews are proceeding as scheduled.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "Air India flight ‘flips mid-air’ while coming from Phuket to Delhi, injures 14: Airline issues statement",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/air-india-flight-flips-mid-air-while-coming-from-phuket-to-delhi",
        "published": "2026-08-04T08:42:30.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}