IMD warns of heavy rain in Tamil Nadu; red alert for five Kerala districts
What happened
According to a live report by The Hindu, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of heavy rainfall over several Tamil Nadu districts. A red alert has been issued for five districts in Kerala, which the headline calls Keralam.
When it started
The headline does not give a date or time frame for the warnings. The report is labelled live, so the details may change.
How it spread
The headline does not list the affected districts, the expected rainfall amounts or the duration of the alerts. These details would be in the full report.
Why it matters
Heavy rain can cause flooding, waterlogging and travel disruption. A red alert is the IMD's most severe warning category, so residents in the affected areas may want to follow official updates.