13 killed in Kerala due to heavy rains
Thirteen people were killed after heavy rain lashed several parts of Kerala since the onset of monsoon.
Also, the strong wind which hit parts of state on Saturday led to falling of trees and electric poles at several locations causing traffic or blockade of roads.
Heavy rain continued in districts like Idukki, Kozhikode and Kannur of the state.
The rain also caused damage to crops and property in Idukki, Kozhikode, and Kannur districts.
Train services were disrupted in Kozhikode when a tree fell on a railway track near Kadalundi village in the district.
Coastal
areas
and
high
range
districts
reported
sea
erosion
and
land
slips
due
to
heavy
rain.
The
local
authorities
had
to
open
shutters
of
a
dam
at
nearby
Kallar
town
after
the
water
level
in
the
reservoir
reached
its
maximum
capacity.