India, May 25 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alerts for several districts in Kerala and Maharashtra. Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds are expected over the next few days in these cities, as the Southwest Monsoon has officially reached Kerala earlier than usual.

Heavy rain is expected across many parts of Maharashtra, especially in the coastal South Konkan region.

Meanwhile, Delhi experienced heavy rainfall and Thunderstorms late Sunday night, triggering waterlogging in some areas of the national capital and flight disruptions at Indira Gandhi International Airport.

(With agency inputs)

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