Heavy rainfall has been continuing in Kerala for the past few days, with the northern districts recording the highest rainfall. In the past 24 hours ending this morning, more than 100 mm of rain was recorded in many places there.
The India Meteorological Department said that during the period from 3 a.m. to midnight on August 3, the highest rainfall in the state was recorded in Payar in Kasaragod district, with 121.5 mm.
In Kasaragod district, 81 mm of rain was recorded in Muliyar, and 74 mm at Kannur airport; Urumi in Kozhikode district received 65 mm of rain.
As for other places that recorded significant rainfall, 59.5 mm of rain was recorded each in Cheruvanchery in Kannur district and RARS Pilicode in Kasaragod district.
59 mm of rain fell in Neriamangalam in Ernakulam district. The India Meteorological Department classifies rainfall of 60 mm or more in 24 hours as “heavy rain.”
According to recent official information, as of Tuesday morning, although water levels in the Muvattupuzha and Thodupuzha rivers were receding, they remained above the danger warning level.
As of 8 a.m. this morning, the water level of the Muvattupuzha River was 11.60 meters; this was above the warning level of 10.92 meters and close to the danger level of 11.93 meters. However, officials said the water level is now receding.
At 8 a.m., the water level in the Thodupuzha River was recorded at 11.50 meters. The warning level for this river is 10.78 meters, and the danger level is 11.79 meters.
Meanwhile, the water level in the Kaliyar River was 12.26 meters; this is below its warning level of 13.10 meters and danger level of 14.10 meters. It has also been reported that the water levels in these rivers are receding.
As monsoon rains continue to lash many parts of the state, officials are keeping a close watch on rivers; residents living along riverbanks have also been advised to remain alert.
