Heavy rains continue to lash Kerala, more people shifted to relief camps

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: (Aug 5) Heavy rains continued to batter several parts of Kerala on Wednesday, causing widespread waterlogging and inundation of roads. More relief camps have been opened and people from low-lying areas were evacuated, authorities said.

The southern districts of Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha and Kottayam continued to bear the brunt of the rain fury, with incessant showers and overcast skies disrupting normal life.

People, including the elderly, women and children, were seen wading through knee-deep water in several inundated areas of these districts.

Source: PTI News

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