Heavy rainfall triggered by the South-West monsoon has caused widespread disruption in Kerala. The IMD has issued a red alert for five districts including Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod, predicting over 20cm of rain. A 29-year-old man died in Thrissur district after a tree fell on a temporary structure. Educational institutions in several districts have been closed, and authorities have advised against trekking and sea excursions until June 9 due to strong winds and hazardous conditions. https://sambad.in/india-and-beyond/kerala-heavy-rain-red-alert-monsoon-arrival-flooding-one-dead-june-2026-12008826 #creator program