During the course of last week, the rainy weather made life extremely difficult for EMS and traffic personnel, as a slew of collisions were reported. According to available information, a total of five lives were lost, and several motorists and passengers were injured. The traffic department would like to urge motorists to drive carefully, especially in rainy weather. With winter being on our doorstep, fog will also become a major issue, and restrict visibility of motorists while driving.