# Monsoon Safety: Kerala Highway Patrols Boosted Amid Aquaplaning Accidents

- Topic: india
- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 2026-08-03
- Original: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/mvd-steps-up-highway-patrols-as-aquaplaning-accidents-rise-in-kerala/article71301803.ece
- Language: en
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The Motor Vehicles Department in Kerala has increased highway patrols to prevent aquaplaning accidents during the monsoon season. Motorists are advised to reduce speed and avoid driving through waterlogged stretches.

## Key takeaways

- Aquaplaning occurs when a layer of water forms between a vehicle's tyres and the road, causing the tyres to lose contact with the surface.
- Excessive speed on wet roads is a major contributor to aquaplaning accidents.
- Motorists are advised to maintain proper tyre tread depth and correct tyre pressure to prevent aquaplaning.

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