Monsoons

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As little as four inches of water can bring a locomotive engine to a standstill until the tracks clear. After crossing four inches, the water enters traction motors at the bottom of the engine, which can cause an ‘engine failure’.

When it rained in the city on Monday, among the slow-moving vehicles, heavy rains and flooding streets, one traffic policeman stood in the middle of the road, controlling the vehicles.

During the monsoons, it is advised to be extra vigilant of your beloved car or bike.

The asphalt used to build roads withers away as soon as heavy rains pelt the city, resulting in big holes on the road. Soon enough, water fills in the cracks, resulting in dirty roads, slow traffic and a dangerous situation, overall.

The Railways is taking no chance with safety, while keeping passengers safe and dry during the monsoons.

Waterlogging causes logistical inconveniences and breeds mosquitoes.

Many of the beliefs and practices around monsoons in the Western Ghats reiterate the idea that our ancestors indeed worshipped and had an inseparable bond with nature.

After the century’s worst drought, people in Kerala are now getting ready to harvest rain in their backyard wells, temple ponds, and lush forests. Citizens, voluntary groups, and the state government are ready with a set of measures. It just needs to rain. Ajith Lawrence and MM Paniyil take a closer look.

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