Flood threat looms in Kerala: Rivers overflow, dams opened; IMD issues warning
Rising river levels, uprooted trees, and power outages were reported in several areas.
In Wayanad district, officials opened the shutters of the Banasura Sagar dam by 85 cm to release approximately 100 cusecs of water following intense rainfall in the catchment area, according to news agency PTI.
Residents living downstream were advised to remain vigilant.
In neighbouring Pathanamthitta district, all three shutters of the Moozhiyar reservoir were opened after water levels crossed the red alert mark of 190 metres.
The Irrigation Design and Research Board (IDRB) issued flood warnings for multiple rivers across Kerala, including:
Manimala, Pamba, Achankovil (Pathanamthitta)
Muvattupuzha, Kaliyar, Periyar (Ernakulam)
Pallikkal (Kollam)
Vamanapuram (Thiruvananthapuram)
Bharathappuzha, Chalakudy (Thrissur)
Thodupuzha (Idukki)
Bhavani (Palakkad)
Korappuzha (Kozhikode)
Valapattanam (Kannur)
Kabani (Wayanad)
Authorities have urged people living near riverbanks and in low-lying areas to prepare for possible evacuations.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for nine districts, indicating the likelihood of heavy rainfall ranging between 6 cm and 11 cm in a 24-hour period.
Severe waterlogging in Ernakulam
Ernakulam city experienced its worst waterlogging of the monsoon season so far, with widespread flooding across major roads and residential areas.
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The downpour, which began on Friday and intensified on Saturday, led to severe traffic congestion and disrupted daily life.
Areas including Edappally Toll, Panampilly Nagar, Kathrikadavu, and MG Road were submerged. Businesses in the city centre reported water damage, with some shopkeepers forced to manually drain their premises.
'This is the worst waterlogging we've seen this monsoon,' said Manoj Panakkal, a shop owner at Padma Junction.
'We were hoping that the canal rejuvenation work under Operation Breakthrough would help. But Saturday's high tide and rain overwhelmed the system.'
Officials face criticism
Local opposition leaders criticised the city administration over delays in implementing flood mitigation projects.
'Despite Rs 10 crore being allocated, the dredging of the Thevara–Perandoor canal has not been completed,' said Antony Kureethara, leader of the opposition in the municipal corporation. MG Aristotle, parliamentary party secretary of the UDF, added that canal rehabilitation work remained on paper, with no progress on land acquisition or removal of encroachments.
With more rainfall expected in the coming days, state and district authorities remain on high alert.
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