KOCHI: Heavy rains accompanied by lightning and thunder for several hours in the evening caused waterlogging and traffic jams in various parts of Ernakulam city on Sunday. Water entered in shops on M.G. Road in the city. Due to the fast-blowing wind and rain, trees were uprooted, with branches falling in various parts of the city. The city witnessed traffic snarls and electricity disruption for hours.

The rain, which started at around 6 pm, continued till 8 pm on Sunday. The most affected was the bustling MG Road area, as water entered most shops in the area. Waterlogging worsened at major junctions, including Woodlands and Jos Junction, as well as in the South Medical Trust and Ravipuram areas.

The fire force pumped water out from shops at Madhava Pharmacy Junction. Pumping was also req

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