Thiruvananthapuram: The capital city of the state received heavy rainfall on Thursday night and five shutters of Aruvikkara dam were opened. The city is expected to receive heavy rainfall for the next five days.
The meterological department has also predicted rain with lightning in Kottayam, Ernakulam and Thrissur districts. Gusty wind at a speed of 40 kmph is also predicted.
The low lying areas in Thiruvananthapuram city were waterlogged due to heavy downpour. Hpuses in Nedumangad areas and paddy fields in Venganoor in Kovalam were also waterlogged.