Kerala is grappling with relentless heavy rains and fierce winds, causing water levels in rivers and dams to rise alarmingly across the state. Homes have been damaged by fallen trees, and power outages have disrupted daily life in several areas.

In Wayanad, the Banasura Sagar dam’s shutters were raised by 85 cm this morning, releasing approximately 100 cusecs of water due to intense rainfall in its catchment area. Authorities have urged residents along the downstream riverbanks and low-lying areas to stay vigilant.

In Pathanamthitta, the Moozhiyar reservoir’s three shutters were opened as water levels breached the critical 190-meter 'red alert' mark. The Irrigation Design and Research Board (IDRB) issued flood warnings for the Manimala, Pamba, and Achankovil rivers in Pathanamthitta, as well as the Muvattupuzha, Kaliyar, and Periyar rivers in Ernakulam, Pallikkal in Kollam, and Vamanapuram in Thiruvananthapuram.

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Alerts were also issued for the Bharathappuzha and Chalakudy rivers in Thrissur, Thodupuzha in Idukki, Bhavani in Palakkad, Korappuzha in Kozhikode, Valapattanam in Kannur, and Kabani in Wayanad. Residents near these rivers are advised to remain cautious and prepare to relocate to safer areas if necessary.

The India Meteorological Department has issued a 'yellow alert' for nine districts, forecasting heavy rainfall between 6 and 11 cm today.

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