THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The southwest monsoon has intensified in the state, with heavy rainfall reported from across the state. Holiday has been declared for educational institutions in eight districts —
Thiruvananthapuram,
Kollam,
Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam and Thrissur – on Monday.
On Sunday, heavy to very heavy rainfall was recorded in Vaikom (Kottayam) 13cm,
Kayamkulam (Alappuzha) 10cm, Piravom (Ernakulam) 9cm, Kottayam & Munnar (Idukki) 7cm each on Sunday.
The disaster management authority has issued a warning against landslides, flooding and soil erosion. It has advised people to restrict travel along hilly regions, entering water bodies and parking of vehicles under trees.
People wade through waterlogged Ernakulam South Railway Station
People wade through waterlogged Ernakulam South Railway Station
