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After a pause, heavy rain caused by a cyclonic circulation over south Tamil Nadu intensified in Kerala, leading to severe flooding and waterlogging. Kochi was hit hard, with low-lying areas and main roads near Infopark submerged, causing traffic chaos. The Cochin University of Science and Technology recorded 103 mm of rain in just one hour. Landslides in Kottayam damaged homes, while six people lost their lives in rain-related incidents. The IMD issued alerts for heavy rainfall in several districts. The current weather conditions are due to a cyclonic circulation and remnants of the cyclone storm Remal in the Bay of Bengal, with the southwest monsoon expected to arrive in Kerala soon.
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1. Severe flooding impacts Kerala
2. Kerala battered by heavy rainfall
Fire and Rescue Services personnel evacuate people from flooded areas in Kalamassery, near Kochi, on Tuesday.
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Following a brief lull, heavy rainfall caused by a cyclonic circulation over south Tamil Nadu intensified across Kerala, leading to widespread devastation and severe waterlogging in various parts of the State on Tuesday.
The torrential rain that lashed Kochi city on Monday night and Tuesday morning resulted in low-lying areas and major roads near Infopark being submerged, disrupting normal life and causing extensive traffic congestion throughout the day.
The rain gauge installed at the Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) recorded approximately 103 mm of rainfall in just one hour on Tuesday morning. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has not confirmed any cloudburst in the State. Accumulating 100 mm of rainfall in an hour is typically classified as a cloudburst event.
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Landslip
The heavy downpour affecting various parts of Kottayam since Sunday triggered a landslip in the Bharananganam village, resulting in damage to seven houses, as per initial reports. Fortunately, there have been no casualties reported in the landslip, although significant crop damage has been noted.
Meanwhile, six individuals have tragically lost their lives in incidents related to the incessant rainfall in the State.
In Thiruvananthapuram, a traditional fisherman met with a fatal accident when a fishing vessel capsized in the Muthalapozhi harbour area due to rough seas. The deceased, identified as John, 64, hailing from Kadinakulam in the district, was one of four fishermen aboard the vessel, with three others being rescued by locals.
In another incident of a boat capsizing at the same location, a fisherman who jumped into the sea was fortunately rescued by fellow fishermen.
Rajan, 57, from Pambar, near Marayoor in Idukki, tragically lost his life after falling into a river while fishing.
Drown in rivers
Ashokan, 56, from Aruvikkara in Thiruvananthapuram; Sinan, 14, from Kanhangad; and Eldose, 15, a Class 10 student from Perumbavoor, all lost their lives by drowning in rivers.
A 31-year-old man, Aravind from Mavelikara, met with a tragic end after being trapped under an uprooted coconut tree.
In response to the heavy rainfall, district authorities have prohibited tourist entry to popular destinations such as Ponmudi in Thiruvananthapuram and Ela Veezha Poonchira in Kottayam.
Night traffic ban
Nighttime traffic along the Erattupetta-Wagamon route has been restricted due to landslips in certain areas. A section of a hill near the renowned Bali mandapam in Papanasam, Varkala, collapsed in the heavy rain. Additionally, an uprooted tree fell on a Kerala State Road Transport Corporation bus in Thoppumpady, Kochi. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in this incident.
Dam shutters opened
Four shutters of the Malankara Dam in Idukki and the shutters of the Aruvikkara Dam in the capital were raised in response to heavy rainfall, according to district officials.
Furthermore, the IMD has issued an orange alert for four districts—Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Ernakulam—forecasting very heavy rainfall, along with a yellow alert for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Idukki, and Thrissur, warning of isolated heavy rain on Wednesday.
Although the southwest monsoon has approached the Comorin area in the Arabian Sea and is anticipated to reach Kerala within the next two to three days, the current spell of rain has been triggered by the cyclonic circulation and remnants of the cyclone storm Remal in the Bay of Bengal.
A weather bulletin released by the IMD on Tuesday indicated that conditions remain conducive for the onset of the southwest monsoon over Kerala in the next 3-4 days. The conditions also favour the further progress of the southwest monsoon into additional parts of the South Arabian Sea, the remaining areas of the Maldives and Comorin region, and certain regions of the Lakshadweep area and Kerala.
