Two Indian states are on alert for heavy rain, with a red alert issued for eight districts in Kerala and ten districts in Gujarat placed on high alert. The India Meteorological Department upgraded its warning to red for Idukki, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod after intense overnight rains. Extremely heavy rainfall is likely over the next 24 hours in these districts. In Gujarat, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel made a surprise late-night visit to the State Emergency Operations Centre on Friday to review the prevailing rain situation and assess the state's preparedness for any weather-related emergencies. Ten districts in the state have been put on high alert.