Many parts of India will experience heavy to very heavy rainfall ahead of the monsoon, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). This includes coastal and southern interior Karnataka, Kerala and Mahe. Meanwhile, the west coast and peninsular region will see heavy to very heavy rainfall from May 20 to 26.
According to PTI, a red alert has been issued for four districts of North Kerala- Kasaragod, Wayanad, Kannur and Kozhikode. In Palakkad, Malappuram and Thrissur, an orange alert has been issued. For Idukki, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha, the IMD has issued a yellow alert.
