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News18
2 hours ago
- News18
Kerala reels under heavy rains; IMD issues red alert in three districts
Thiruvananthapuram, Jul 26 (PTI) Heavy rains since Friday night have caused widespread damage across several parts of Kerala, raising water levels in rivers and dams and uprooting trees, which resulted in one death and injuries to several persons. It also prompted the India Meteorological Department, on Saturday evening, to upgrade its rain alert status in Ernakulam, Idukki, and Thrissur districts from 'orange' to 'red'. It also issued an 'orange alert' for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts, and a 'yellow alert' for the remaining three. A 'red alert' indicates 'heavy to extremely heavy" rainfall of over 20 cm in 24 hours. An 'orange alert' denotes 'very heavy" rainfall of 11 to 20 cm, while a 'yellow alert' signals 'heavy rain" between 6 and 11 cm. The IMD said rains are likely to persist over the next five days, accompanied by strong winds reaching speeds of 50-60 kmph till Sunday. Fishing has been advised against along the Kerala-Karnataka-Lakshadweep coasts until July 30 due to rough seas and strong winds. In Kozhikode, overnight rains and strong winds uprooted trees and caused extensive damage to houses and vehicles, prompting shifting of several families to safer places. However, no one was injured. Power lines and electric poles were brought down, disrupting supply in many parts of the district. Similar incidents were reported from Kottayam, Palakkad, and Kannur districts. In Kannur, one person died when a tree fell on his house. In similar incidents in the district, few others were injured. In Kottayam, besides the damage to homes due to uprooted trees, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) suffered a loss of Rs 2.43 crore due to several electric poles and power cables being brought down by the strong winds and rain in the district on Friday and Saturday. In Kuttanad and Upper Kuttanad regions of Alappuzha district, the heavy rains resulted in inundation of several low-lying areas, including roads and homes, and rise in river waters to dangerous levels. With water levels rising in their catchment areas, shutters of the Banasura Sagar dam in Wayanad, the Aliyar dam in Palakkad and Kakkayam Dam in Kozhikode district have been raised to release excess water. Residents living downstream have been advised to stay vigilant. The Irrigation Design and Research Board (IDRB) and Central Water Commission (CWC) have issued alerts for several rivers that have 'risen dangerously", including the Manimala, Achankovil, and Pamba rivers in Pathanamthitta; Vamanapuram in Thiruvananthapuram; Pallikkal in Kollam, Muvattupuzha in Ernakulam and Thodupuzha in Idukki. People residing along riverbanks have been urged to exercise caution and avoid entering or crossing the water bodies. Meanwhile, the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has warned of possible sea surges and high waves reaching 2.8 to 3.4 metres along the Kasaragod and Alappuzha coasts till 8.30 pm on Sunday. Fishermen and coastal residents have been advised to remain alert, it added. PTI HMP HMP ROH view comments First Published: July 26, 2025, 22:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Time of India
10 desi soups from different Indian states that are perfect for monsoons
There's something about sipping hot soup while it pours outside — it just hits different. And while we usually think of tomato or sweet corn, Indian kitchens have always had their own monsoon favourites. These aren't just soups — they're old-school comfort made with dal, veggies, rice, and spices that actually help your body deal with the season. They warm you up, support digestion, and keep those sniffles at bay. Here's a look at some desi bowls that do it all — flavour, warmth, and care in every sip. Rasam – Tamil Nadu This tangy, peppery broth is just what you need on a damp monsoon day — especially if you're feeling stuffy or a bit off. Made with tamarind, tomatoes, garlic, and spices, it's light but full of bold flavour. Just simmer tamarind water with tomatoes, garlic, pepper, and cumin. Finish with a tadka of mustard seeds, curry leaves, and a pinch of hing. Aloo Tama – Sikkim A soupy curry of fermented bamboo shoots and potatoes, this one's got a deliciously sour kick. It's warming, gut-friendly, and packed with probiotic goodness — perfect when the damp weather messes with your stomach. Boil bamboo shoots with cubed potatoes, garlic, and green chillies. Add turmeric, salt, and a spoon of mustard oil to finish. Dal Panchmel Shorba – Rajasthan This royal lentil soup uses five different dals for richness and a boost of protein. It's earthy, nourishing, and surprisingly light — exactly what your body craves on a wet day. Pressure cook a mix of five dals (moong, toor, chana, urad, masoor) with ginger, garlic, and tomatoes. Blend and temper with ghee, cumin, and red chillies. Manchow-inspired Vegetable Soup – Meghalaya Not strictly traditional but deeply loved across the Northeast, this garlicky, peppery soup with local veggies and crisp noodles is pure monsoon joy in a bowl. Stir-fry chopped veggies with garlic, soy sauce, and green chilli. Add veg stock and thicken with cornflour. Top with crunchy noodles. Khar – Assam A unique alkaline soup made using raw papaya and an ingredient called khar (filtered through sun-dried banana ash), this dish aids digestion and flushes out toxins. Boil raw papaya with khar and salt. Add mustard oil and a tempering of mustard seeds, green chilli, and garlic. Thukpa – Arunachal Pradesh This noodle-based soup is a blend of Himalayan flavours, veggies, and warming spices. It's a complete meal and keeps you toasty and full on grey, rainy days. Cook noodles with sautéed onions, garlic, ginger, and local veggies. Add veg stock, season with soy sauce and finish with chopped coriander. Pepper Rasam with Millets – Karnataka This twist on rasam includes cooked millets, making it more filling and fibrous. It's ideal when your appetite is low but you still want something wholesome. Boil cooked millets in a pepper-tamarind broth with curry leaves and garlic. Temper with mustard seeds and ghee. Chana Sattu Soup – Bihar Sattu is a monsoon hero — it's cooling, protein-rich, and easy to digest. Turn it into a savoury soup and you've got a rustic, satisfying antidote to sluggish weather. Whisk sattu with warm water, salt, jeera, lemon, and chopped coriander. Heat gently with garlic tempering. Patolee Saaru – Goa A light dal-based soup with coconut and jaggery, this Goan gem strikes a lovely balance between sweet and savoury. It's soothing, energising, and beautifully fragrant. Boil toor dal with turmeric. Blend grated coconut with jaggery, chillies, and cumin, add to the dal and simmer. Palak Ka Shorba – Punjab This velvety green soup is a great way to pack in iron and antioxidants when your body's feeling run down. It's creamy without the cream and oh-so-satisfying. Blanch spinach and blend with garlic, ginger, and green chilli. Cook with a splash of milk or coconut milk and season well.
The Hindu
7 hours ago
- The Hindu
Rain triggers a trail of destruction; train services halted at Alappuzha; Orange alert for seven districts on Saturday
The heavy rain accompanied by gusty winds that has been lashing parts of the State is likely to continue for a couple of more days, fuelled by the weather systems in the Bay of Bengal and the offshore trough formed along the west coast of the country. Around 129 weather stations under the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported rain during the last 24 hours ending at 8.30 a.m. on Saturday. The areas close to the Western Ghats have witnessed heavy rainfall, with Munnar in Idukki and Ambalavayal in Wayanad and Ayyankunnu in Kannur registering the highest rainfall of 9 cm each during the last 24 hours, followed by Peerumedu (8 cm) and Udumbannoor, Cheruthoni and Vellathooval in Idukki (7 cm each). Strong winds with speeds above 20 knots are also prevailing over Kerala. The speed of the wind clocked 67 kmph in the manual weather station at Ernakulam, followed by 65 kmph in the automatic weather stations at Pathanamthitta and Thrissur and 63 kmph in Palakkad. The train traffic to Ernakulam from Thiruvananthapuram via Alappuzha was disrupted after an uprooted tree fell on the overhead electric lines on the tracks near Mararikulam in Alappuzha by 8.30 a.m. The trains through the stretch have been detained at various stations, including the Thiruvananthapuram-Kozhikode Jan Shatabdi. The incidents of uprooted trees damaging houses and blocking the arterial roads have been reported in the hilly areas of the State. Meanwhile, the IMD issued an orange alert for seven districts — Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad and Malappuram — on Saturday, warning of very heavy rainfall during the next 24 hours, while the rest of the State was put on a yellow alert, where isolated heavy rainfall is likely. Cyclone Wipha The low-pressure area that formed over the Bay of Bengal under the influence of the remnants of tropical Cyclone Wipha has intensified into a well-marked low-pressure system on Saturday. In addition, an offshore trough runs along the west coast up to the coast of Kerala, drawing moisture-laden air from the Arabian Sea. The wind that returns after hitting the Western Ghats and is unable to climb over the mountains causes the formation of offshore vortices along the coast, triggering heavy spells, especially in the Ghats regions. However, the rain is likely to subside after a couple of days in tune with the weakening of the weather system in the Bay of Bengal.
