Heavy rain wreaks havoc in Ernakulam-OxBig News Network

A tree that was uprooted by monsoon winds within the early hours of Sunday in Fort Kochi.
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Heavy rain wreaked havoc in Ernakulam on Sunday (May 25, 2025) with the district experiencing sturdy coastal winds. Trees had been uprooted and many homes had been broken within the rain.

According to the Indian Meteorological division (IMD), the district as a complete has obtained extra rainfall. Between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Sunday, reasonable rain of 5 to fifteen mm per hour was recorded, accompanied by thunderstorms and floor winds reaching 41 to 61 km/h. A purple alert has been issued for Monday (May 26, 2025).

According to the info, Kalamassery obtained 19 mm of rain between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, adopted by Boat Jetty within the metropolis and Mattancherry with 10.5 mm every, Palluruthy and Idamalayar dam with 10 mm every, and Aluva with 5 mm.

The PWD NH wing and the NHAI have failed to forestall waterlogging on either side of the Kundannur flyover, leaving two-wheeler riders and pedestrians drenched by splashing water.
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H.VIBHU

The IMD has forecast heavy downpour within the district within the coming days, with extraordinarily heavy rain doubtless on Monday.

Some street sections at Edappally and areas close to the guts of Kochi had been flooded on Sunday morning. Two timber fell alongside footpaths close to Fort Kochi, a spot often frequented by vacationers. However, heavy rain since late Saturday (May 24, 2025) had saved guests at bay

Two dilapidated homes in Arakkappady village, Kunnathunad, partially collapsed because of heavy rains. In Koovappady panchayat, two extra homes had been broken after a tree fell on them. No accidents had been reported in both case.

Motorists utilizing the service roads alongside the Edappally–Vyttila NH 66 Bypass to keep away from site visitors now face extreme waterlogged and uneven stretches.
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THULASI KAKKAT

In Fort Kochi, one tree fell onto the Santa Cruz playground and one other close to the seaside. In a separate incident, a shade tree toppled close to Munambam fishing harbour round 7:30 a.m., damaging 5 autos.

Residents in Chellanam concern the worst within the coming days as heavy rain and winds haven’t triggered excessive waves on Sunday. V.T. Sebastian, a resident of the coastal village, stated at the very least seven homes in Cheriakadavu are at fast danger, and flooding would possibly quickly have an effect on Saudi and Manassery seashores.

Kuzhuppilly panchayat member M. P. Radhakrishnan stated the rains had not brought about flooding to this point, however residents concern continued rain may result in critical issues. In Elamkunnappuzha panchayat, coastal areas remained protected on Sunday with no flooding reported, although locals are ready for any state of affairs, stated panchayat member Ok. J. Joy.

Following heavy rains and robust winds since Friday, vacationers have been barred from visiting Fort Kochi and close by spots alongside the coast. The abandoned walkways of Fort Kochi within the early hours of Sunday.
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H. VIBHU

The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Service has issued a purple alert for the coastal stretch between Munambam and Maruvakkad as a result of danger of three to 4.2-metre excessive waves off Kochi. The alert is in impact till 8:30 p.m. on Monday

Meanwhile, the State rain monitoring system reported that water ranges in any respect Periyar river basin monitoring factors stay under flood warning ranges. The factors at Kalady, Marthandavarma, and Mangalappuzha recorded protected water ranges, based on an official communication.