Heavy rains, winds lash parts of Kerala uprooting trees, causing traffic snarls, power cuts

In the early hours of Wednesday, heavy rain and gusty winds caused significant disruptions in several districts of Kerala. Trees were uprooted, affecting property, traffic, and power supply. Train services via Kottayam and Alappuzha were halted. Authorities warned of flooding and landslides. The IMD issued weather alerts for the state.