Floods throw public transport out of gear; Railways, Kochi Metro stop operations
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Kochi: The public transport system collapsed in many parts of central Kerala with the southern Railways and Kochi Metro suspending their operations on Thursday due to floods.
Rise in flood waters in Periyar river due to continuous rain and opening of all shutters of all major dams including Mullaperiyar, Cheruthoni and Idamalayar have severely hit life of people in the downstream areas.
The floods have affected the transport system to the Kochi city.
The Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) also suspended its operations this morning after its yard in Muttom near Aluva submerged in the flood waters. The service will be resumed once the water comes down and the systems are back in good condition, its spokesperson said.
Bus services to Kochi were also affected after National Highways connecting the city submerged in Kalamassery area, officials said.
Cochin International Airport had suspended all flight operations till Saturday as water entered in the airport area on Wednesday following continuous rains and the opening of dam shutters in Periyar river.