Here are the updates from Kerala as heavy rain as a result of intensifying southwest monsoon is wreaking havoc throughout the State
Monsoon woes
A video of the wild elephant caught within the surging Chalakudy river, raging Athirappilly waterfalls and the submerged Aluva Siva Temple
| Video Credit: The Hindu Video Team
Here are the updates from Kerala as heavy rain as a result of intensifying southwest monsoon is wreaking havoc throughout the State
Districts throughout Kerala have been witnessing extreme downpour since Sunday fuelled by a cyclonic circulation over Rayalaseema and a north-south trough coupled with a shear zone over south peninsular India. Seven people have died as a consequence of numerous rain-related incidents, together with landslips, flash floods and highway accidents, and as many as 5 homes have been destroyed and 55 homes broken.
Water ranges in rivers and reservoirs too have risen to harmful ranges at variety of locations within the State that’s criss-crossed by 44 rivers. Therefore, seven reduction camps have been opened and dozens of individuals residing in low-lying areas and river banks have been relocated to those camps in numerous districts.
Moreover, National Disaster Response Force groups are on standby in Idukki, Kozhikode, Wayanad and Thrissur. Four extra team could be deployed in Ernakulam, Kottayam, Kollam and Malappuram. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has tasked the Additional Director General of Police, Law and Order, Vijay Sakhare, and ADGP, Armed Police Battalions, M.R. Ajith Kumar, to coordinate the rain preparedness.
Here are the live updates:
Alappuzha
Coast Guard’s rescue mission off Alappuzha and Chettuva
Coast Guard’s vessel Arnvesh has rescued six fishermen who have been stranded in tough seas off the coast of Alappuzha since yesterday. At the request of fishermen, the Coast Guard team can also be making an attempt to 2 the 2 boats ‘John Bernice’ and ‘Vadakkethoppil’. Meanwhile, one other Coast Guard team is out on an aerial mission to go looking for two fishermen who went missing off Chettuva coast in Thrissur district.
Thrissur
Wild elephant rescued from Chalakudy river
A wild elephant was caught within the raging present of the Chalakudy river. The animal may be seen struggling to maneuver round within the speedy present of the river that has swollen up as a consequence of heavy rain within the upstream areas.
Ernakulam
NDRF team in Ernakulam
Ernakulam district collector Renu Raj assembly the 25-member NDRF team
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A 25-member NDRF team deployed to fulfill any emergency state of affairs has reached Ernakulam and met District Collector Renu Raj.
Wayanad
National Highway 766 inundated close to Kerala-Karnataka border
Ponkuzhy, on National Highway 766, close to Kerala-Karnataka border flooded as a consequence of heavy rain that has lashed the district. August 2, 2022 | 02/08/2022
| Photo Credit: EM Manoj
A day of heavy downpour has flooded a bit of the NH 766 close to Ponkuzhy Temple close to Kerala-Karnataka border. Vehicles are struggling to cross the part and journey to both aspect.
Ernakulam
Water ranges rising in Periyar and Muvattupuzha rivers
Aluva Siva Temple on the banks of the Periyar river the place hundreds thronged to do bali tarpan for the departed final week, is absolutely beneath water, a day after Ernakulam district witnessed heavy rains
| Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKAT
Major rivers in Ernakulam district are filling up quick with the water rising above the flood warning ranges at bridges throughout Periyar and Muvattupuzha rivers. The prolonged intervals of downpour since Sunday morning have additionally led to the water degree in Boothathankettu reservoir to rise to 29 m in opposition to the total reservoir degree of 34.95 m. The authorities have determined to open all 15 shutters of the barrage.
