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Time of India
26-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Trees uproot, houses suffer damage on Day 3 of heavy rain in Ernakulam
Kochi: Ernakulam district continued to witness widespread damage due to intermittent moderate to heavy rainfall on Monday. The district recorded heavy damage from rains on Saturday and Sunday. Ernakulam was on red alert on Monday, and various places reported incidents of trees uprooting, houses being damaged, cars skidding and electric poles and cables getting damaged. Over the past three days, 50 houses were partially damaged and one was completely destroyed. Chengamanad and Nedumbassery villages experienced a localized whirlwind situation on Sunday evening, causing significant damage to houses and farming sector. Idamalayar dam area received heavy rain in the past 24 hours, recording 13.8cm by 8.30am on Monday. Ernakulam received an average of 6cm rainfall in the past 24 hours. A jamun tree fell on the rail track between Ernakulam Junction and Ernakulam Town railway stations on Monday morning when Kozhikode-bound Jan Shatabdi Express left Ernakulam Junction station. The train could continue the journey after obstructions on the track were removed. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo A tree fell on rail track in Aluva too and train services resumed after clearing it. Rain-related damage continued to be reported from Kanayannur, Muvattupuzha, North Paravur and Kochi taluks. Sea swell led to saline water entering houses in coastal areas, including Edavanakkad and Kuzhuppilly. KSEB suffered heavy damage in rural areas of Ernakulam over the past three days. In Perumbavoor, under electrical circle, 44 sections reported severe damage due to strong winds. A rapid response team has been formed at the circle level to address this. A control room has been opened for the public for real-time incident reporting. Phone: 9496008865. Under Angamaly division, widespread damage occurred in Angamaly, Karukutty, Mookkannoor and Parakkadavu sections, with 11 kV feeders failing. Six high-tension (HT) and 41 low-tension (LT) poles were broken and trees fell on wires in several places. In Aluva division, widespread damage was reported in areas like Kunnukara, Chengamanad, Kalamassery and Athani. Five HT and 67 LT poles were broken by fallen trees, 185 LT lines snapped and poles tilted in eight locations. Billboards falling on high-tension lines along national highway also caused power disruptions. In Kuruppampady section under Perumbavoor division, a tree fell on 33 kV sub-station distribution network, causing damage. In this division, seven HT and 170 LT poles were broken and poles tilted in 11 locations. In Muvattupuzha division, 17 HT and 58 LT poles were broken by fallen trees, 614 LT lines snapped and poles tilted in 70 locations. Trees fell on LT lines in 313 locations. In Piravom section, 100 kVA transformer at Kannettumala toppled due to a landslide. Under Ernakulam circle, no major damage was reported within city limits. However, damage was reported in Tripunithura, North Paravur and Vypeen areas. Meanwhile, the body of a 41-year-old man, who went missing at Arakuzha village on Sunday night, was retrieved from Piravom on Monday evening, around 20km from Arakuzha. The deceased, Jobin Jose of Vallikada went missing in the water when he went to bring back cattle from the shore of Muvattupuzha river.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Time of India
Train collision: Driver whose tractor-trolley caused the accident booked
1 2 Chandigarh: An FIR has been lodged against the driver, whose tractor-trolley got stuck on the railway tracks because of his negligence, leading to an accident involving New Delhi–Chandigarh-Una-Daulatpur Chowk Jan Shatabdi Express (12057) on Thursday night. The train collided with a stranded tractor-trolley on the tracks near Una around 9.15pm. The engine and one coach of the train suffered damage, but no injuries or casualties were reported, railway officials Railway Protection Force (RPF), which impounded the tractor, said efforts are underway to trace the absconding to officials, the incident occurred between Nangaldam and Una stations when the train was approaching Una. Operation Sindoor PM Modi meets NSA, chiefs of armed forces amid spike in tensions with Pak India's air defence systems shoot down Pak drones in J&K, Punjab & Rajasthan Several airports in India to be closed till May 15 - check list The tractor-trolley, reportedly out of control, had veered onto the railway tracks and struck an overhead equipment (OHE) mast before coming to a halt. The train had relatively few passengers on board as it was nearing its final stops at Una and Daulatpur division railway manager (DRM) Vinod Bhatia said the section was cleared promptly, with rescue teams reaching the accident site without delay. He emphasised that the event was purely accidental and not connected to any broader emergency divisional commercial manager (DCM) Varinder Kumar said a joint investigation conducted by railway officials and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) confirmed the sequence of events. The engine and one coach bore the brunt of the impact, though four coaches in total sustained authorities managed to pull the train back using another locomotive, ensuring minimal disruption to services. The train was delayed for about 35 minutesIntensive checking at railway stationIn the wake of failed drone attack in Chandigarh, the RPF and government railway police (GRP) conducted a massive search operation at Chandigarh railway station. RPF officials said passengers were thoroughly frisked and the luggage was also checked using sniffer dog squads, hand-held metal detectors and bomb squads. Passengers coming to the railway station were checked at both ends, Chandigarh as well as Panchkula side, said RPF.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Watch: Snake found in train toilet, this is how staff handled the situation
A regular journey on the Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express took a shocking turn when passengers found a snake inside the toilet of an AC coach. The incident happened on May 4 while the train was passing through the Falakata area in West Bengal. Since then, a video of the unexpected discovery has gone viral, drawing widespread attention online. The snake was seen slithering near the ceiling light of the toilet in coach number 243578 (A-3). For passengers traveling on a premium train like the Rajdhani Express, it was an unexpected and alarming sight. Finding a snake in an air-conditioned coach– usually seen as a safe and comfortable space– left many shocked and concerned. Operation Sindoor PM Modi meets NSA, chiefs of armed forces amid spike in tensions with Pak India's air defence systems shoot down Pak drones in J&K, Punjab & Rajasthan Several airports in India to be closed till May 15 - check list Watch the video here: A railway staff member quickly took control of the situation. In a video that went viral, the staffer is seen calmly capturing the snake with a plastic bag. He then walked to the coach's exit and safely released the snake from the moving train, ensuring everyone was safe. Thanks to the staff's quick actions, the situation was resolved without any injuries. Once the snake was safely removed, passengers continued their journey, though the unexpected event remained a topic of conversation for the rest of the trip. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo After the video went viral, Railway Seva acknowledged the incident on social media, assuring the public that it was being handled properly. While such incidents are rare, the railway staff's calm and efficient response received widespread praise. Similar occurrences have been reported before, including on trains like the Jan Shatabdi Express and Jabalpur-Mumbai Garib Rath Express. The video, initially shared by a journalist, sparked mixed reactions. While some viewers were concerned about the strange incident, others commended the railway staff for their swift actions in ensuring passenger safety. Thumb image credit: X/@rajtoday
