Heavy rains lash Kerala leading to waterlogging in many parts of state
Kerala, leading to waterlogging in many parts, including the state's southernmost district on Sunday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert in nine out of the 14 districts of the state for the day.
The IMD also predicted isolated heavy rainfall in many places in the state in the coming days.
A yellow alert means heavy rainfall between 6 and 11 cm.
According to visuals shown on TV channels, the heavy rains since Saturday resulted in many roads in Thiruvananthapuram district being waterlogged with water entering homes and in some areas it was difficult to differentiate between roads and streams.
Visuals also showed cars almost submerged while rescuers evacuated people from homes in inflatable boats to camps in some parts of Thiruvananthapuram.
Waterlogging of roads and water entering homes was also reported from various parts of Ernakulam district on Saturday.
