Three killed in heavy rain

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Heavy rainfall that lashed several parts of the state on Thursday claimed three lives and disrupted normal life. Around 124 houses were partially damaged in the torrential rain that severely affected 46 villages across the state.India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that southwest monsoon was vigorous over the state and forecast heavy rains for the next two days.It is predicted that rainfall, exceeding 7 cm, will occur at isolated places in the state.Fishermen have been warned of westerly winds with speed occasionally reaching 45-55 kmph off the Kerala coast and over the Lakshadweep area during next 24 hours.Fifteen houses were partially damaged in the rain in Thiruvananthapuram district. Heavy to very heavy rainfall reports in cm are:Koilandy (Kozhikode) - 14, Vadakara (Kozhikode) and Vythiri (Wayanad) - 12 each, Kozhikode and Ottappalam (Palakkad) - 11 each and Vellanikkara (Thrissur), Mannarkkad (Palakkad), Thalasserry (Kannur) and Thrissur - 10 each.Another 60 stations reported rainfall of 1 cm to 9 cm.