Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 26 (PTI) Heavy rains lashed various parts of Kerala on Friday, causing waterlogging of roads and flooding of houses and shops in various parts of the state, especially the capital city.

Rains also caused mudslides in some hilly areas of Idukki district, according to visuals on TV channels.

In the state capital, many roads were inundated and water also flowed into houses and shops on the roadside and near water bodies.

The heavy rains also prompted the Thiruvananthapuram District Collector to declare a holiday for educational institutions in the district for the day.

In Idukki, rains caused mudslides in some hilly areas and crop loss.

Waterlogging of roads and low-lying areas were witnessed in parts of Pathanamthitta district as well.

The India Meteorological D

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