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By Express News ServiceKOCHI: With the Southwest Monsoon intensifying across the state, several trees were uprooted, damaging electric lines in eastern parts of Ernakulam district including Muvattupuzha and Kothamangalam. The power supply in many areas was disrupted while major crops suffered severe losses in the heavy wind and rain. However, the district administration has assured people of having taken every possible step to tackle any challenges arising from the heavy rain. District Collector S Suhas said the district is fully equipped to deal with any kind of crisis. The sea turned rough around 12.30 pm and high waves started lashing the residential area..