Heavy rains lashed several parts of Kerala today, leading to copious inflows into reservoirs and sounding of a red alert at Idamalayar dam in Ernakulam district.
Heavy rains lashed several parts of Kerala today, leading to copious inflows into reservoirs and sounding of a red alert at Idamalayar dam in Ernakulam district.
The rapid rise in water levels at the dam led the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) to prepone opening of the shutters to 6 AM tomorrow from 8 AM.
With water levels rising in various dams and reaching almost their maximum capacity, shutters of at least 22 reservoirs in Kerala have been opened to drain out excess water.
The KSDMA took the decision at its meeting. Meanwhile, the Kerala state electricity board has issued third red alert in Idukki reservoir. The dam will be opened tomorrow morning to maintain the water level.
With water levels rising in various dams and reaching almost their maximum capacity, shutters of at least 22 reservoirs in Kerala have been opened to drain out excess water.
Due to heavy rains and resultant floods in Kozhikode and Waynad districts, a National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team has been moved to Kozhikode. Two teams have been sought from the Centre for north Kerala.Educational institutions have declared a holiday in Idukki, Kollam and some other districts due to the rains.
1. Flash Flood washes away Karad road
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Malappuram: A section of Nilambur- Karad road is seen washed away following a flash flood, triggered by heavy rains, at Malappuram in Kerala on Thursday, August 09, 2018.
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2. View of a residential area
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Kozhikode: A view of a residential area following a flash flood, triggered by heavy rains, at Kodencheri in Kozhikode district of Kerala on Thursday, Aug 9, 2018.
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3. House is seen submerged in water
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Kozhikode: A house is seen submerged in water following a flash flood, triggered by heavy rains, at Kodencheri in Kozhikode district of Kerala on Thursday, August 9, 2018.
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4. Car is seen submerged in flood water
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Vythiri: A car is seen submerged in flood water after heavy rainfall, at Vythiri in Wayanad district of Kerala on Thursday, August 9, 2018.
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5. Thousands have been displaced
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Vythiri: Land near a house is seen washed away following a landslide, triggered by heavy rains, at Vythiri in Wayanad district of Kerala on Thursday, August 9, 2018.
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6. Heavy rains in Idukki
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Idukki: People inspect a damaged car following a landslide, triggered by heavy rains, in Idukki, Kerala on Thursday, August 9, 2018.
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7. Mud-smeared motorcycle following a landslide
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Idukki: A mud-smeared motorcycle following a landslide, triggered by heavy rains, in Idukki, Kerala on Thursday, August 9, 2018.
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8. Fire Services personnel rescue a child
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Idukki: Fire Services personnel rescue a child following a landslide, triggered by heavy rains, in Idukki, Kerala on Thursday, August 9, 2019.
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9. Indian rescuers conduct rescue operations
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Indian rescuers conduct rescue operations after a landslide at Kuttampuzha village in Ernakulam district in the Indian state of Kerala. - At least 24 people were killed on August 9 in landslides triggered by heavy rains in southern India, an official said, pushing the nationwide monsoon death toll for this year to over 700.
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