The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday (August 3) updated its five-day rainfall forecast for Kerala, placing 12 districts under an Orange Alert amid the likelihood of very heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms. The latest forecast is significant for commuters, travellers, students and parents, as persistent heavy rain could disrupt road travel and prompt local authorities to review the functioning of educational institutions in affected areas. Yellow Alerts continue on multiple daysMeanwhile, Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam remain under a Yellow Alert on Monday (August 3), signalling the possibility of heavy rain. School and college holiday decisionsThe forecast has increased the possibility of school and college holidays in districts experiencing heavy or very heavy rainfall. Kerala is likely to receive light to moderate rainfall between August 3 and August 7, with isolated spells of heavy rain expected during the period.