Weather update: IMD issues red alert for heavy rain in several states, light showers in Delhi-NCR; check full forecast

The India Meteorological Department said the monsoon has started moving downwards and is set to coastal Kerala, Karnataka and Konkan Goa this week. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected in these states in the coming days, said the IMD.

The IMD issued a red alert for Malappuram, Kannur and Kasaragod in Kerala and an orange alert for Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kozhikode and Wayanad. Schools and colleges across six districts in Kerala to be shut on July 15 due to heavy rain and thunderstorms.

The IMD added that areas of Kerala, Karnataka and Goa will receive over 20 cm of rain in the next few days. Meanwhile, a red alert has been issued in four Maharashtra districts - Satara, Kolhapur, Sindhudurg and Ratnagiri.

Also, the IMD issued a yellow alert in Mumbai and Palghar and an orange alert in Thane, Raigad and Pune. 

Light rain and moderate speed winds are predicted in Delhi NCR in the coming days, said IMD.

Incessant downpour accompanied by gusty winds continued to batter several parts of Kerala, prompting authorities to declare a holiday for educational institutions in seven districts on Monday.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted extremely heavy rainfall in northern Malappuram, Kannur and Kasaragod districts and placed these northern districts under red alert.

According to its latest update, the weatherman issued an orange alert in Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Idukki, Kozhikode and Wayanad districts.

In Kottayam district, fallen trees damaged houses and vehicles following heavy rains and gusty winds since early morning.

Several houses suffered partial damage in the rural areas of northern Kozhikode including Onchiyam, Kottur, Payyoli and so on.

Heavy monsoon showers, accompanied by strong winds, have been reported across the state for the last two days.

In view of continuous rains, the district authorities of Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, Kasaragod, Ernakulam and Wayanad have declared a holiday for educational institutions.

Shutters of various dams were also raised due to the rains.

The district administration in Pathanamthitta urged people living in the catchment area of Moozhiyar Dam to maintain extra vigil as its shutters were raised.

The Kerala Disaster Management Authority warned that waterlogging on major roads and poor visibility of vehicles may lead to traffic congestion.

Flooding in many parts of low-lying areas and river banks and uprooting of trees may cause damage related to the power sector, the KSDMA added.

( with inputs from PTI)