Southern India braces for heavy monsoon rainfall; Kerala on alert

The weather in southern India is getting very rainy.

A group of scientists called the India Meteorological Department watches the weather.

They said heavy rain is coming to several southern states.

Kerala and Tamil Nadu are getting ready for flooding.

In Kerala, people were already walking through water near their homes.

The rain has caused floods in some towns.

Weather experts gave a yellow alert for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

A yellow alert means people should be careful.

There may be thunder, lightning, and strong winds with the rain.

Experts say the heavy rain may last until August 8.