THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds lashed several districts across Kerala on Monday, causing waterlogging in low-lying areas, officials said.

In Alappuzha district, a fisherman died after his boat capsized near the Arthunkal coast following a strong wind.

The deceased was identified as Paul Devasia, a native of Arthunkal.

He went out for fishing early in the morning, and though other fishermen rescued him from the water, he later died, police said.

Meanwhile, a man from West Bengal died after being struck by lightning at Mukanoor near Angamaly.

Police identified the deceased as Kokhan Misthri (45), who worked at a workshop and was struck by lightning at his rented house in Mukanoor around 8.15 am.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange

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