253% excess rain: Red alert in 10 Kerala dists

The state received 253% excess rainfall in the last 24 hours, with the hilly regions of Thrissur, Ernakulam, Palakkad, Kottayam, Idukki and Kollam bearing the brunt. Thrissur district received 811% excess rainfall in 24 hours, followed by Ernakulam at 758%.