In Kerala, a domestic tourist lost his life while a local youth was swept away in separate rain-related incidents in Kollam and Pathanamthitta districts yesterday. <br />''<br />''As heavy rain continues to lash the State, incidents of landslides and flash floods have been reported from several parts. Orange alert has been issued to seven districts including Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam and Idukki today.  People have been advised to avoid travel to high ranges and remain on high alert.<br />''<br />''The Indian Meteorological Department has warned that monsoon in the State will intensify from today under the impact of a cyclonic vortex prevailing over the central south Bay of Bengal.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Meanwhile, amid warnings to fishermen not to venture into the seas due to adverse weather conditions, the 52-day-long annual ban on trawling off Kerala coast ended midnight last night.</span><br />