Kumarakom in Kottayam experienced strong winds similar to a cyclone at around 6.30pm on Wednesday. The sudden gust of wind led to a series of mishaps. While an auto-rickshaw overturned into a paddy field near the second culvert on the Kottayam-Kumarakom road due to strong winds, a biker lost balance and fell on the road with his vehicle. All occupants involved in the accident escaped unhurt.
Meanwhile, an advertising board fell onto a house near the second culvert. Sheet roofs of houses and institutions, including water tanks, were blown away by the wind. Widespread crop damage was also reported.
