Heavy rains lash north Kerala

Heavy summer rains accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms lashed parts of North Kerala on Saturday evening, leaving one person dead and causing widespread damage.

A 65-year-old woman was killed after being struck by lightning at Edavanna in Malappuram. The incident occurred while she was standing in her backyard. She was rushed to a hospital but could not be saved.

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In Kozhikode district, intense rainfall was reported in hilly areas, accompanied by strong winds that uprooted trees at several locations. Agricultural fields suffered extensive damage.

In Koyilandy, a biker was seriously injured after a tree branch fell on him during the storm. High-velocity winds also caused large-scale losses to farmlands, with around 2,000 banana plants destroyed in Kavilumpara.

Similar weather conditions were reported in Kannur district. In Chittariparambu, the roof of a shop was blown off, while in Koothuparamba, a coconut tree fell on three houses, causing further damage.

Authorities are assessing the extent of losses as unseasonal rains continue to impact parts of the region.