Heavy rain in Thiruvananthapuram; online food distributor injured after falling into canal

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Heavy rain continues in the capital city. A young man, an online food distributor, fell into a canal in Sasthamangalam. The youth fell with his back to the waterbody near the Thuravoor Lane near the Sasthamangalam Mahadeva Temple. There was a good flow in the canal after the rain. A youth named Shyam fell into the canal. The youth was rescued by locals.

Later, the fire force arrived and brought the bike to the shore. Meteorological experts say that 40 mm of rain fell in Thiruvananthapuram city till 5 pm. Waterlogging has formed in low-lying areas in the city. Water entered the road in Ulloor, causing traffic congestion. It was announced that the shutters of the Aruvikkara Dam will be raised by 10 cm each from 1 to 5 pm today as rain continued in the catchment area. The district collector has informed that those living on the banks of the dam should be cautious.

Meanwhile, the Indian Meteorological Department has informed that there is a possibility of rain in all districts of the state today. A yellow alert has been issued in various districts. A yellow alert has been issued in Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam districts today. The possibility of isolated heavy rain is predicted. Heavy rain is defined as a situation where rainfall of 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm is received in 24 hours.