Heavy rains wreak havoc in Central Travancore

From inundating houses to damaging crops and knocking out power cables, the heavy rains and strong winds that had lashed the Central Travancore from Friday evening have left a trail of destruction acr

From inundating houses to damaging crops and knocking out power cables, the heavy rains and strong winds that had lashed the Central Travancore from Friday evening have left a trail of destruction across the region.

Water level in all major rivers across the region have recorded a steady rise throughout the day while the flood waters gushing from the upper reaches have inundated houses and disrupted traffic. Meencahil river breached the banks at several locations in Poonjar , Peringalam and Adivaram regions, damaging several houses and inundating the roads.

The villages on the high ranges have been on their toes in view of the intense showers. Instances of landslides were reported from locations including Kanikuzhicherry in Kumbazha Malayalappuzha, and Ilamkadu top in Koottickal village, besides in Cholathadam, Kaipally and pathambuzha in Poonjar-Thekkekkara.