Southwest monsoon makes early onset in Kerala; heavy rain continues | Pics

Published on May 30, 2024 02:14 pm IST

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the southwest monsoon reached Kerala coast and advanced into northeast India two days earlier than usual.

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Kerala Fire and Rescue Services personnel evacuated an elderly woman from a flood-hit area in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, following heavy rainfall. The capital city experienced severe waterlogging and disruptions to normal life.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on May 30, 2024 02:14 pm IST

Kerala Fire and Rescue Services personnel evacuated an elderly woman from a flood-hit area in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, following heavy rainfall. The capital city experienced severe waterlogging and disruptions to normal life.(PTI)

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Pedestrians use umbrellas to navigate a rainy street in Kochi on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Kochi, along with neighbouring areas like Kalamassery and Kakkanad, had experienced intense rainfall the previous day, leading to widespread flooding and traffic congestion.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Pedestrians use umbrellas to navigate a rainy street in Kochi on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Kochi, along with neighbouring areas like Kalamassery and Kakkanad, had experienced intense rainfall the previous day, leading to widespread flooding and traffic congestion.(PTI)

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Commuters traverse a waterlogged road in Kochi on Wednesday, amidst rainfall. As floodwaters recede in Kochi and its environs, locals initiate the process of cleaning their residences.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on May 30, 2024 02:14 pm IST

Commuters traverse a waterlogged road in Kochi on Wednesday, amidst rainfall. As floodwaters recede in Kochi and its environs, locals initiate the process of cleaning their residences.(PTI)

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Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan reviews the Guard of Honour during the passing out parade of Special Armed Police (SAP) and Kerala Armed Police (KAP) in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, amid rainfall.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan reviews the Guard of Honour during the passing out parade of Special Armed Police (SAP) and Kerala Armed Police (KAP) in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, amid rainfall.(PTI)

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A man uses an umbrella in the rain on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, against the backdrop of Kochi's backwaters.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A man uses an umbrella in the rain on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, against the backdrop of Kochi's backwaters.(PTI)

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