KOCHI/IDUKKI: Heavy rains caused serious damage in various parts of Kerala. A biker died after getting stuck in mud near Kumily in Idukki. Heavy rains and flash floods that occurred in Ernakulam after midnight on Saturday caused heavy damage in the city. 145 mm of rain fell at the Ernakulam boat jetty within hours. 139.5 mm of rain fell at the Durbar Hall ground and 117 mm in Mattancherry. Water entered shops and houses at Ernakulam South Railway Station and M.G. Road, causing losses worth lakhs of rupees.
An accident took place at Vellaramkunnu near Kumily at around 10:30 on Saturday night. Thomas (Thankachan, 66) died. He lost control of his scooter while he was going home after closing his tea shop. Thomas fell onto the road into the dirt. Thomas, who was stuck in the mud due to heavy