A huge tree that fell on the road in front of CMS College in Kottayam on Friday after Squally Wind and Lidpur. | PHOTO CREDIT: VISHNU PRATHAP
On Friday (July 25, 2025) on Friday (July 25, 2025) in the Kottayam district in Kottayam district caused heavy rain and strong winds. According to reports, several houses were damaged and agricultural crops suffered extensive destruction in different areas.
The most serious damage occurred in padpads, cooroppads, Akalakunnam and Meenadom Panchayats. Disruption of operation was reported after the tree fell on the road in Koropada, while the shot -down poles of electricity and wires created panic among the inhabitants. As a result, the supply of electricity was interrupted in the regions of Koropada and MacApad.
The branch of the teak tree fell on the parish hall of the church Meenadom Valiya (St. Thomas Orthodox Church), which damages the roof leaves. The event will be planned on Saturday.
The traffic stopped along the Kottayam-Kamarakom road after a large tree was uprooted due to strong winds. The fallen tree prevented the road near the Kumarakom Chula Puthan area, which led to further disturbance of electricity supply. The main electric line in the Aymanam section was damaged, resulting in energy outages. The main disaster was averted because no vehicles were passed at the time of the incident.
On the next occurrence of the afternoon, the tree on the CMS College Road succumbed to heavy winds and rain. The tree, which is located on the university campus, fell on the electric line and on the road, but fortunately it was wedged between two compound walls, which prevents a more serious incident. The university was closed because the district collector declared a holiday for educational institutions in Kottayam Taluk. Therefore, there were no students or vehicles on the College Road, which further avert another disaster.
The water levels in all the main rivers in Kottayam, such as the Meenachil, Manimala and Muvattupuzha rivers, continued to grow sharply throughout the day. Meenachil, which flowed in full quantities, stood near the level of danger in areas downstream.
Feast of July 26
With regard to the continuing rain, the collector of the Kottayam district also announced a holiday for all educational institutions on Saturday 26 July) also
In Pathanamthitta, the squalls were caused by the winds of extensive damage, especially in the morning, where several electric poles were eradicated. In Marthom Junction he suffered many shops and commercial facilities due to falling trees. The energy distribution was impaired in most parts of the district.
Published – July 25, 2025 20:47
