IMD issues red alert for five Kerala districts on June 6, warning of extremely heavy rainfall and orange alerts for others.

IMD issues orange alert for heavy rain in Kerala, predicting monsoon arrival by June 4 and widespread thunderstorms.

IMD issues 'orange alert' for very heavy rain in Kerala as monsoon approaches on June 4.

KOCHI: India meteorological department (IMD) said southwest monsoon was likely to set over Kerala by June 4.