A red alert has been announced at Ernakulam Idamalayar Dam due to high water level. Heavy rains continue in the catchment area of the dam. A red alert has been announced in the background of this.
At present the water level in the dam is 163.5 feet. According to the rule curve, when the water level reaches 164 feet, the shutters of the dam will be opened. The district administration has informed that there is no serious situation at present. The water level in Periyar river is very low.
Meanwhile, landslides occurred in many places in the hilly areas of Malabar due to heavy rains. Road traffic was disrupted in Malappuram, Kannur and Kozhikode districts due to flash floods.
The Meteorological Center has informed that widespread rain is likely in Kerala till Wednesday. There is a ban on fishing on Mondays and Tuesdays on the Kerala coast