Whirlwinds lash Kerala’s Thrissur, causing widespread damage and disrupting traffic

When a tree overturned and fell on vehicles parked near LKG Bhavan’s School, Poochatty, Thrissur on Tuesday. | Photo credit: special arrangement

Gales lashed several parts of Kerala’s Thrissur district on Tuesday (June 9, 2026), causing widespread damage to property, uprooting trees and disrupting traffic, even as heavy rain continued to batter the region.

The worst affected areas include Villadam, Vilvattom, Cheroor and Kozhukkully. Strong winds uprooted trees at several places, including near the Cheroor Village office and the Milma compound, leading to severe traffic jams. Employees of the Fire and Rescue Service, together with local residents, are working to clear fallen trees and restore normal conditions.

When a tree overturned and fell on vehicles parked near LKG Bhavan’s School, Poochatty, Thrissur on Tuesday. | Photo credit: special arrangement

In Kozhukkully, the intense gale caused significant damage, with the roofs of several houses blown off and thrown onto the roads. Trees were uprooted throughout the area, causing panic among residents. K. Rajan, MLA, visited the affected areas and took stock of the situation. No casualties have been reported yet.

In another incident, a large teak tree was uprooted and fell near Bhavan’s School building at Poochatty in Nadathara, near LKG section. Several parents’ vehicles parked nearby were damaged when a tree fell on them. No causal relationships have been reported.

Relief camps opened

Meanwhile, heavy rain continues across the district and conditions are worsening. Two relief camps have been opened in Chalakudy, where 29 people from seven families are currently living.

Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Thrissur for the next three hours (Tuesday), warning of isolated heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds of up to 40 kmph.

Authorities urged residents to remain cautious as adverse weather conditions persist.

Published – June 9, 2026 12:20 PM IST