Photo story | Cyclone Ockhi gains pace off Kerala, wreaks havoc on mainland

The southern districts of Kerala have been put on a high alert after the authorities issued a cyclone warning for Lakshadweep. The cyclone, Ockhi, with a speed of 75 km/hour is currently between Kanyakumari and Thiruvananthapuram.

The unprecedented weather condition along the western coast has triggered heavy rain and strong winds in the southern districts, especially Thiruvananthapuram and Idukki.

A snap from the Padayorukkam closing ceremony venue. Photo: Rinkuraj Mattancheriyil
Pilgrims at the Sabarimala temple. Photo: Nikhilraj
Pilgrims at the Sabarimala temple. Photo: Nikhilraj
Pilgrims at the Sabarimala temple. Photo: Nikhilraj
Pilgrims at the Sabarimala temple. Photo: Nikhilraj
Pilgrims at the Sabarimala temple. Photo: Nikhilraj

(Photos by Manoj Chemancheri)