HEAVY rains accompanied by strong winds lashed several parts of Keralam on Tuesday, particularly in the northern districts, leading to widespread waterlogging and prompting precautionary evacuation measures. The southwest monsoon remained active over the state, with intense overnight rainfall affecting both urban and high-range regions of Kozhikode district. In Thrissur district, authorities shifted five families from the Areshwaram area in Mattathur village panchayat to a relief camp. Sudden strong winds caused widespread damage in parts of Thrissur district in the morning, uprooting trees and damaging vehicles. The uprooted trees fell onto the parking area of a local school, damaging several vehicles.