Rain does not deter commerce. A roadside vendor in Kottayam town finds a way to keep the downpour at bay. Photo: JithinKottayam: Many areas in Kottayam are inundated following the severe rains lashing the district. While life was thrown out of gear for some people, others made the most of the weather, celebrating the wet conditions.
Manorama photographers Rijo Joseph, Jibin Chembola and Jithin tour the district recording the moments.
Monsoon brings a good catch for fishermen. A local man engaged in trapping fish with a cage near Puthuppally. Photo: Jithin
Monsoon brings a good catch for fishermen. A local man engaged in trapping fish with a cage near Puthuppally. Photo: Jithin
Payattupakka is a village that rejoices when the heavens open up. The area faces acute water shortage during summer and people have to purchase water for their daily needs. When it rains, they filter the water and use it for drinking purposes. Photo: Rijo Joseph
The cocks crowed in the morning to wake up everybody. But the heavy rains kept them indoors. A scene from Kainady. Photo: Rijo Joseph
Monsoon is an exciting time for many people. They even avail leave from work to catch 'ootha' fish. A scene from Puthuppally where youths are spreading the net in a canal.
A man heading home with his catch of fish in a country boat. 
The Meenachil river is flooded following heavy rains. A view from Illikkal in Kottayam. Photo: Jibin Chembola
The premises of Kiliroor government UP school are inundated after a heavy downpour. Photo: Jibin Chembola
When it pours, friends are made. A group of youngsters find refuge under a single umbrella near Baselius College in Kottayam. Photo: Jithin
People living in islets in Kuttanad and nearby areas are already isolated from the mainland. Their houses face the threat of flooding in the coming days. Photo: Rijo Joseph