India, May 25 -- Heavy overnight rain and strong winds continued to batter Kerala on Sunday, leading to widespread destruction across the state. Almost all districts in Kerala experienced heavy rain through the night and into the morning.

The heavy downpour uprooted trees, damaged houses, caused rivers to overflow, several dam shutters were opened to release excess water, reported news agency PTI. Low-lying areas were heavily waterlogged, causing traffic disruptions in several places.

In Wayanad's Chooralmala, already affected by past landslides, continuous heavy rain raised fresh concerns. The water level in the Punnapuzha River had risen sharply due to the ongoing downpour, PTI quoted a local as saying.

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