Kochi Rains: Several Roads Waterlogged, Vehicles Submerged After Heavy Showers, IT Park Affected

Kochi Rains:  Knee-deep water filled the streets of Kerala’s Kochi on Wednesday evening within an hour of rainfall. A lot of water seeped into shops and homes in a few low-lying areas. Many cars were observed in the Kakkanad Infopark drenched in rainwater, which caused issues for the employees. Waterlogging occurred in several low-lying areas, which frustrated commuters as traffic moved slowly.

The worst affected areas were a few locations in Kadavantra, MG Road, Vythila, Edappally, Panampally Nagar, KSRTC Bus Stand, and Info Park, according to local news channel Manorama News.

Due to road construction for national highway widening, commuters in Edappally had to endure several hours of traffic delays. Two-wheeler riders found it challenging due to the area's several sections of flooded roads.

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According to the most recent report, four people lost their lives as a result of the territorial rains that swept the city. The victims, according to the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA), died in a variety of rain-related incidents.

Flight Operations Affected

The situation in Kozhikode, which was under 'Red' alert, was equally bad, with flight operations at Calicut International Airport disrupted due to bad weather. Five Air India express arrival flights from Dubai, Doha, Dammam, Riyadh, and Muscat were diverted to nearby airports. Aside from that, the operation of departure flights has been disrupted, with several flights cancelled or delayed. Air India Express flights to Kuwait, Dubai, and Jeddah have been delayed, while the flight to Doha has been cancelled. Meanwhile, heavy rains disrupted domestic flights, forcing an IndiGo flight to Bangalore to be diverted to Coimbatore.