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Kerala overnight rains swell rivers and flood threat
The Hindu··3 Aug
Heavy overnight rain in central Travancore raised major rivers and triggered fresh flood fears in Kottayam, Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha on August 3. The Meenachil River rose nearly three feet overnight and the Pampa breached banks at Aranmula, prompting evacuations. A red alert was issued for the Moozhiyar dam and one shutter was raised 15 centimetres to regulate inflow.
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What It Means For You
- Residents of Kottayam, Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha should monitor river levels and evacuation advisories after overnight downpours.
- Sabarimala pilgrims should note authorities will not allow progress to the shrine on Monday due to dangerous conditions along the Pampa.
- Drivers on the Kottayam-Kumarakom-Vaikom road should expect waterlogging and possible closures as the Meenachil River rises.
What's Happening
- Heavy overnight rain in central Travancore raised major rivers and triggered fresh flood fears on August 3.
- The Meenachil River rose nearly three feet overnight; the Pampa breached banks at Aranmula and prompted evacuations.
- A red alert was issued for the Moozhiyar dam on the Pampa and one shutter was raised 15 centimetres to regulate inflow.
Pampa And Meenachil Rivers Keep Rising
- Kerala's flood death toll had reached 11 with over 7,600 people in relief camps before the latest overnight surge.
- Additional fishing boats from Kollam were deployed to strengthen rescue operations in Pathanamthitta.
- Muttar grama panchayat in Alappuzha was cut off after all approach roads were inundated.
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