Southwest monsoon sets in over Kerala, triggering vigorous spells

Kumarakom in Kottayam recorded the highest rainfall of 12 cm during the past 24 hours ending at 8.30 a.m. on Saturday. This is the earliest date of monsoon onset over Kerala after 2009, when it set in over the State on May 23. Red alert for five districts from Malappuram to Kasaragod on Sunday

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