The monsoon showers are causing daily chaos in Kerala so heavy rains have flooded the government bus stand in Kerala.
The waterlogged terminal caused commuters to walk through floodwater while public transport services were delayed.
Images from the affected bus stand are of buses in stagnant water filled with rain. Passengers were seen wading through knee-deep water to board buses or leave the site. The flooding not only disrupted transport services but also led to overcrowding as travelers waited for services to resume.
Kerala has been preparing for heavy rains and there are high rainfall alerts issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for a number of districts in Kerala, and heavy rains, it said, and monsoon activity will continue to lead to more flooding, waterlogging, and traffic congestion.
Residents in the coastal areas in the vicinity should not travel if it rains too hard and not go out during the heavy rainfall period.
The flooded bus stand highlighted the challenges faced by public transport systems in a monsoon season. Waterlogged roads blocked bus movements and caused delays and route disruptions with bus service to be interrupted for a few minutes. There were daily commuters, office-goers, and students as services were hit by the monsoon season.
Local civic authorities were quick to respond and started to clear blocked drains and remove water from the bus stand and surrounding roads. “We’re working with the experts to get normal transport services restored as soon as possible and also on commuter safety,” said officials.
Kerala has heavy monsoon rainfall every year, but heavy rains frequently reveal the weaknesses of urban drainage systems. Rapid urbanization, clogged drainage channels, and shrinking natural water bodies in the state’s urban areas, in the form of cities and towns, lead to frequent flooding, experts say.
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District administrations and disaster management teams are now closely monitoring the weather situation. Emergency response units are on standby to assist residents in flood-prone areas if conditions get worse.
People living along rivers, canals, and low-lying areas that are prone to flood risk are also urged to keep updated with official weather advisories, local authorities said.
Commuters are encouraged to check the latest transport updates before starting their travels, as well as read the latest transport information before starting their journey.
Drivers are also urged to make sure they check the latest transport updates and must also avoid flooded roads; submerged potholes and deep water currents can pose significant risks to vehicles and passengers.
The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority continues to coordinate with local administration on the situation of rainfall and the response to emergencies. It is the advice of public authorities to only use verified information provided by the government and not engage in unverified posts on social media.
Given forecasts showing that rainfall is expected to continue over the next few days, residents should be careful and follow safety advice from authorities.
In the meantime, commuters could continue to face delays and disruptions to work hours are expected to be made possible in the next few days.
