Persistent monsoon rains continued to cripple daily life across Kerala on Tuesday, disrupting transportation, flooding homes, and triggering protests in rain-battered districts.

Train services were thrown off schedule as uprooted trees fell on tracks, especially in the northern regions. On the Kozhikode-Areekode route, a massive tree collapse brought down electric lines onto the railway track, causing hours-long delays. Trains including the Thiruvananthapuram-bound Vande Bharat and Parasuram Express were significantly delayed.

In Wayanad, unrelenting rain over the past several days has led to rising river levels and widespread flooding of low-lying areas. Fibre boats were used to move people to safer ground, and hundreds — including residents of remote tribal hamlets — were evacuated to relief camps.

The high ranges of Ernakulam district, especially Kothamangalam, reported extensive crop loss and damage to homes. In Kallar, near Thiruvananthapuram, landslides sent boulders crashing onto roads, temporarily halting traffic.

Similar scenes were reported from Kannur, where mudslides and waterlogging added to the woes. Across the state, 607 houses were damaged, with 21 completely destroyed, said Revenue Minister K Rajan.

In Pathanamthitta, widespread power outages led to public outrage. Protesters, including women, gathered at a Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) office, demanding urgent restoration of supply.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert in 10 districts, warning of very heavy rainfall (11–20 cm), thunderstorms, and gusty winds up to 50 km/hr.

Authorities remain on high alert as the downpour shows no sign of slowing.