Heavy Rainfall Hits North Kerala, Bayar Top with 121.5 mm; Rivers Above Warning Level
Heavy rainfall continued to lash parts of Kerala on Tuesday, with northern districts receiving the highest precipitation during the 21-hour period ending at 5.30 am, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The IMD reported that Bayar in Kasaragod district recorded the highest rainfall in the State at 121.5 mm between 3 am on August 3 and midnight. Muliyar, also in Kasaragod, received 81 mm, while Kannur Airport recorded 74 mm. Urumi in Kozhikode recorded 65 mm.
Other places with significant rainfall included Cheruvanchery in Kannur and RARS Pilicode in Kasaragod, each recording 59.5 mm, and Neriamangalam in Ernakulam with 59 mm. The IMD considers rainfall of 60 mm or more in 24 hours as heavy rainfall.
According to the latest official update, water levels in the Muvattupuzha and Thodupuzha rivers continued to remain above the warning level on Tuesday morning, though the levels were receding. At 8 am, the water level in the Muvattupuzha river stood at 11.60 metres, above the warning level of 10.92 metres and close to the danger mark of 11.93 metres. Officials said the water level was falling.
The Thodupuzha river recorded a water level of 11.50 metres at 8 am, against its warning level of 10.78 metres and danger mark of 11.79 metres. Meanwhile, the Kaliyar river was flowing at 12.26 metres, below its warning level of 13.10 metres and danger level of 14.10 metres.
The water levels of these rivers were also reported to be receding. Authorities are continuing to monitor the rivers and have advised people living along the banks to remain alert as the monsoon continues to bring rain to several parts of the State.
