Kerala rains: Rain lashes Kochi city, suburbs-OxBig News Network

A scene at the Vyttila bus stop in Ernakulam on December 2, 2024 morning following rains.
| Photo Credit: H. Vibhu

Rains lashed various parts of Ernakulam district in Kerala on Sunday (December 1) midnight and Monday (December 2) early morning as the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing an orange alert for the district.

Kochi city and the outskirts, including Aluva, Angamaly, Kalady and North Paravur, witnessed isolated to heavy rainfall till 9 a.m. No damage to property or accidents owing to the downpour have been reported, according to the information provided by the Gandhinagar station of the Department of Fire and Rescue Services in Kochi city around 10.30 a.m.

A joint advisory issued by the IMD and the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) at 6 a.m said that the impacts expected in view of the rainfall included water-logging on major roads and poor visibility of vehicles may lead to traffic congestion. It stated that water logging/flooding may be expected in many parts of low-lying areas and river banks.

The rainfall received as per the official estimates issued at 8.30 a.m along the Periyar River basin included Aluva (145.4 mm); Bhoothathankettu (64.4 mm); Neriyamangalam (57.2 mm); Keerampara (76.4 mm). Vannappuram and Piravom in the Muvattupuzha River basin received a rainfall of 71.4 mm and 67.4 mm respectively.

The Ernakulam district administration has banned quarrying activities till December 4 in view of the rain situation.