Heavy rains lash Ker after lull, waterlogging, damage reported

: With the South West monsoon becoming active after a lull,heavy rains lashed Kerala today, resulting in widespread water-logging and damage.

One of the worst affected districts, Idukki, witnessed widespread incidents of landslides and crop loss.

The Idukki District Collector requested people in the high ranges to avoid night journeys as there was a possibility of landslides and has declared a holiday tomorrow for all educational institutions, excluding professional colleges.

Vehicular movement was disrupted in Adimaly in the district after a mudslide in the area yesterday