Man drowns in overflowing drainage in Kozhikode, Kerala

A 60-year-old man named Sasi died after falling into an overflowing drainage in Kozhikode, Kerala, on March 16. His body was found after a 10-hour search by rescue teams. Sasi fell into the drainage while walking home during heavy rain. The area was flooded, complicating rescue efforts. Local residents have expressed concerns about safety, claiming their requests for protective railings along the drainage have been ignored. They noted previous incidents where others nearly fell in as well.