PATHANAMTHITTA: One person was killed after heavy rain lashed the state on Tuesday. A man died after a tree fell on a scooter during heavy rain at Choorakkad in Adoor, Pathanamthitta. The deceased has been identified as Nellimugal native Manu Mohan (32). Several trees and electric posts fell due to heavy rain in various places.

Heavy damage was reported in Kollam and Kottarakkara regions. The roof of a petrol pump in Polikkode was destroyed. The roof of the Kottarakkara press center also collapsed.

Meanwhile, the Indian Meteorological Department has warned that isolated places in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam and Palakkad districts are likely to receive heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms in the next few hours. It also said that these areas will witness winds that may blow at a speed of up to 40 km per hour.