2024-07-29 17:26:34
Kozhikode: Heavy rain continues in various parts of the state. Roads and bridges were flooded in many places. Educational institutions in Thrissur, Wayanad, Palakkad, Ernakulam, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Idukki districts declared a holiday on Tuesday due to heavy rains. There are no holidays in colleges in Kozhikode district. A holiday has also been declared for educational institutions in Thalassery, Iritti, Thaliparam taluks of Kannur district.
The hilly districts of Kozhikode have been witnessing heavy rain since midnight last night. Chembukadav bridge submerged in water. The tribal families living by the river are isolated from the rest of the world.
The Muttapan river in Kozhikode has been flooded. The Ngapuzha National Highway is flooded. A fishing boat capsized in strong winds in Koirandi. Those on board were brought ashore with the help of other boatmen.
More than 30 houses were damaged due to heavy rains in Kozhikode district. Three rescue camps have been launched. Camps were set up at Tamarasery and Kozhikode taluks.
Kannur Kelakam was flooded by flash floods. A landslide is suspected in the forests of Chantigiri district. Part of the elephant wall collapsed in the Varumuk area. Seven families were moved to relatives’ homes.
A landslide occurred on the national highway at Pandikashala between Malappuram Kuttipuram and Valancherry. Muppinipalam drowned in Malappuram Nilambur Edakara. The bridge is closed to traffic. The bridge sank when the Punapuzha River overflowed its banks.
The wall of Condotti Olavatur High School collapsed. A landslide occurred in Nilampur area due to heavy rains and two houses were in danger of collapse.
A wild cat washes up on the river bank at the Malappuram Nilambur Palangara bridge. The elephant fell into the river this morning.
The gates of Banasurasagar dam will be opened at 8 am on Tuesday. People should use caution near rivers and low lying areas. A small landslide occurred in the uninhabited area of Meppadi Mundakkai. Some families on the Kashmir island of Putumala were shifted to camps.
Ernakulam District Disaster Management Authority has advised people along the Periyar river to exercise caution. Water levels are likely to rise in Periyar. The shutters of Bhuthathankett Dam may also be raised further in case of heavy rain. The disaster management department said the water level in the tributaries of Chalakudy river in Palavur district is also likely to rise due to the opening of shutters of Peringalkuth dam.
The executive engineer informed that two shutters of 1 meter each and one shutter of 30 cm were opened at the Palakkad Moolathara regulator. The water from Ariyal dam will reach the Muratala river. As a result, water levels in Chittoor river are likely to rise.
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