The IMD has issued a red alert for coastal Karnataka, predicting extremely heavy rainfall and gusty winds, while thunderstorms are expected in Delhi, UP, and Haryana.

Kerala is on red alert as a cyclonic circulation triggers heavy rainfall and flooding, coinciding with the southwest monsoon's rapid advance across India.

Extremely very heavy rain with sustained wind (30-40 kmph) is likely to occur at one or two places over Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts on Monday and Tuesday, India…

A red alert will be in force in five districts -- Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Chikkamagaluru, and Shivamogga-- on Tuesday