Landslides were reported in the district, causing damage to crops and property.Thiruvananthapuram: After incessant downpour wreaked havoc in Idukki, the collector has declared holiday for all educational institutions, excluding professional colleges, in the district on Monday (June 11).
Idukki was one of the worst-affected districts after heavy rain lashed several parts of Kerala on Saturday, killing 13 people in two days. Landslides were reported in the district, causing damage to crops and property.
Four people died on Sunday - two in Thiruvananthapuram and one each at Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha districts in rain-related incidents, officials in the state Control Room for disaster management here said.
The local authorities had to open shutters of the Kallarkutty dam after the water level in the reservoir reached its maximum capacity.
Far north, train services were disrupted in Kozhikode when a tree fell on a railway track near Kadalundi village in the district. Crops and property were damaged in Kozhikode and Kannur districts as well amid rain.
IMD has asked those living along river banks to stay alert.Coastal areas and high-range districts reported sea erosion and land slips due to heavy rain.
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The Athirappilly waterfall saw a swell of water and majesty as the south-west monsoon set in over Kerala. Manorama
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A view of the Peringalkuthu dam in Thrissur district in Kerala. The water level in many dams rose on Sunday following heavy rain. The authorities have asked those living on the banks to remain alert. Manorama
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A waterfall near Athirappally on Saturday. Manorama
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Vehicles and pedestrians wade through a water logged street following heavy monsoon showers in Mumbai on Saturday. PTI
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Vehicles make their way through heavy rainfall with headlights on during low visibility, in Lucknow on Friday. PTI
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Commuters ride through a waterlogged street during heavy pre-monsoon rainfall, in Lucknow on Friday. PTI
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A motorcyclist rides through a water-logged street at King Circle after heavy rain in Mumbai on Saturday. PTI
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People run for cover as it gets dark during a dust storm before rain and thunderstorm, at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi on Saturday. PTI
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Dark clouds seen in the sky before a thunderstorm, in New Delhi on Saturday. PTI
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A fallen tree branch lies on the road after a thunderstorm in New Delhi on Saturday. PTI
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Girls ride scooter in heavy rain in Bhopal on Saturday. PTI
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People play at a flooded road following heavy monsoon showers in Mumbai on Saturday. PTI
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Vehicles ply on water-logged roads near King Circle after heavy rain in Mumbai on Saturday. PTI
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Strong winds have uprooted many trees along the coastal areas in Kerala. Manorama
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Kerala Fire and Rescue personnel clear a road after a tree fell in the rain. Manorama
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Railway authorities clear rail track near Kadalundi in Kozhikode district, Kerala. Manorama
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Vehicles and pedestrians have a tough times as the roads are water-logged following heavy monsoon showers in Mumbai on Saturday. PTI
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A train chugs at water-logged tracks during heavy rain in Mumbai on Saturday. PTI
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A Delhi street during a dust storm before rains and thunderstorm on Saturday. PTI
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Falling trees snapped power lines at various places in Kerala. Manorama
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Kerala PWD workers remove branches of trees ahead of rain. Manorama
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People cross a road as it gets dark during a dust storm before rains and thunderstorm in New Delhi on Saturday. PTI
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Water level in many Kerala rivers rose in the rain. Manorama
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Kerala Police and Fire and Rescue personnel brave heavy rain and strong winds to remove fallen trees. Manorama
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Shutters of Kallarkutty dam in Idukki district, Kerala, opened on Saturday amid heavy rain. Manorama
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Heavy rain caused widespread damages across Kerala on Saturday. Manorama
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Meanwhile, the Peringalkuthu dam in Thrissur has been opened. An alert has been sounded for those living near the Chalakudy river.
Monsoon to gain strength
The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rain in Kerala till Wednesday. Sea erosion will be severe in coastal areas and fishermen should be alert, said the IMD warning.
It also forecast likelihood of gusty winds of 60 kmph along the Kerala-Lakshadweep coast. The sea could be rough, and waves could reach a height of 4.5 m. The fishermen have been asked not to venture out to the sea.
Kerala is likely to get seven to 11 cm of rain on Sunday and Monday. On Wednesday, the state is likely to get 20 cm of rain. Those living along the coastal areas and river banks should be alert.
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