Haunting memories of Kerala floods 2018 were yet to fade away when heavy Kerala rains during Monsoon 2019 have reignited the fear among the people. There has been widespread heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across Kerala, leading to flooding and landslides.
No relief is likely in another 2-3 days as heavy to very heavy rains would continue to batter the state. Wayanad, Idukki, Malappuram, Kochi, and Kozhikode continue to be red alert as we can expect incessant rains to continue across these districts.
As per weathermen, torrential rains would be accompanied with thunderstorm with squally winds to the tune of 50 kmph along Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam and Thrissur.
In wake of torrential rains since Tuesday, Kochi airport has been shut till 3 pm on Sunday after rainwater gushed into the parking area. There has been a sharp rise in the water level in the Periyar river and a canal near the airport. has been rising.
Following is the rainfall recorded from Skymet’s automatic weather stations in the state:
So far, over 22,000 people have been rescued from the flooded areas in several districts and have been shifted to nearby relief camps. Almost 315 camps relief camps have been opened by the state government.
National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Kerala State Disaster Management Authority and Indian Army have been deployed across flood-affected areas.
These incessant Monsoon rains have also triggered multiple landslides at several places, with Nilambur village in Malappuram being one of the worst affected areas. Reportedly, several homes of plantation workers at a tea estate in Wayanad was swept away on Thursday evening. Around 150 are feared to be trapped under the debris, while 200 have been injured.
Schools and colleges are shut in as many as 14 districts of Kerala, barring Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam.
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