Heavy rains lash Kerala, IMD issues red alert in two districts

Kerala faces heavy pre-monsoon rains, prompting the India Meteorological Department to issue red alerts for Ernakulam and Thrissur districts, indicating over 20 cm of rain in 24 hours. Major cities like Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, and Thrissur suffer from waterlogging. The state reports four deaths and significant property damage due to flooding and landslides. Relief camps are opened, and authorities warn residents of rising water levels in rivers.