Thiruvananthapuram: A brief let-up in rain has eased the concerns over a 2018-like deluge in Kerala as the water level started receding slowly in several reservoirs across the state.
But waterlogging in low-lying areas claimed two more lives in Kottayam on Monday.
The shutters of the Pamba and Kakkayam dams, which were opened to release excess water, were shut on Monday as the rain eased.
The six shutters of Pamba dam in Pathanamthitta district, which were lifted by 2 feet each, were closed early on Monday as the water level came down to 982.80 metres. The shutters were lifted by Sunday noon as water level had risen to 983.5 metres.
The dam has the capacity to store 986.332 metres of water.
Anticipating a flood situation downstream due to the opening of the dam, Pathanamthitta district authorities had made elaborate arrangements to deal with any emergency by shifting people living in vulnerable areas to safety and bringing fishermen from Kollam with their boats to carry out rescue operations.
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Two died in Kottayam after falling into floodwater on Monday. The deceased have been identified as Sudheesh, 38, from Perumbaikad and Kurian from Anickal.
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Two died in Kottayam after falling into floodwater on Monday. The deceased have been identified as Sudheesh, 38, from Perumbaikad and Kurian from Anickal.
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The shutters of the Pamba and Kakkayam dams, which were opened to release excess water, were shut on Monday as the rain eased.
The six shutters of Pamba dam in Pathanamthitta district, which were lifted by 2 feet each, were closed early on Monday as the water level came down to 982.80 metres. The shutters were lifted by Sunday noon as water had risen to 983.5 metres.
The shutters of the Kakkayam dam in Kozhikode district, lifted on Saturday when the water level hit 755.5 metres, were also closed on Monday.
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25% increase in water level at dams
The state has been receiving heavy rainfall for the past few days, filling up the dams.
The KSEB reservoirs have enough water to generate 2,363.75 million units of power. The dams received enough water this month alone to generate 2363.75 million units of power.
The reservoirs have registered a 25 per cent increase in the water level. Currently, the reservoirs have 57 per cent water.
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Mullaperiyar dam
Water level at Mullaperiyar dam rises to 135.65 feet. The dam site will be visited by a committee on Monday
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Six shutters of Pamba dam raised
Security was in Ranni and Aranmula regions of Pathanamthitta district after lifting all six shutters of Pamba dam. A total of 3,342 people have been shifted to the 103 relief camps opened in the district.
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Alappuzha
Many parts of Alappuzha district were flooded on Sunday following the incessant rains here. Pamba, Achenkovil. Manimalayar rivers have breached their banks. Hundreds of houses in Kuttanad were flooded on Sunday. 30 relief camps have been opened in the district so far.Areas flooded
Chengannur taluk- Pandanad, Chengannur, Ennakkadu, Mulkkula villages
Mavelikkara -Triperunthura, Vettiyar villages -
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17 bodies were recovered from the site of landslide on Sunday
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Tamil Nadu CM promises support
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Sunday assured support to his Kerala counterpart Pinarayi Vijayan on rescue efforts following a massive landslide that killed at least 28 people in the neighbouring state.
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Man goes missing in Pathanamthitta
Rajan Pillai, 62, fell into the Achankovil river at around 1:30pm after the banks here collapsed. The fire and rescue team couldn't proceed with the rescue operations due to strong undercurrent in the river. -
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Pamba Dam shutters lifted
The shutters of the Pamba dam were lifted on Sunday following the rise is water levels here. District Collector PB Nooh ordered to lift the shutters at 983.5 meters on the recommedation of the Disaster Management Authority.
Two shutters have been lifted and four more will be raised soon. The water level at Pamba river is expected to rise by 40cm and reach Ranni area in five hours.
An alert has been issued to the residents living at the banks of the river.
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In Ernakulam district, 1,203 flood affected people have been shifted to relief camps.
While 1,118 persons have been lodged in general relief camps, 67 senior citizens are staying in camps for persons above 60 years of age. Eighteen persons are staying in the camps set for quarantined people, district administration officials said.
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Normal life of people living in low-lying areas of Kottayam and Alappuzha has been affected with flood waters entering their homes. Hundreds of families have been shifted to relief camps from low-lying areas including Kumarakom and Kuttanad regions of Kottayam and Alappuzha districts.
Considering the spread of novel coronavirus, the authorities have opened separate camps for different categories of the flood affected people.
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Justin of Manjapra near Angamaly in Ernakulam district drowned at Palamuri in Kottayam. He was an airport taxi driver. The incident happened when he was returning to Kochi after a ride. He along with his taxi was washed away by the strong water currents at Manarcad area. His body and the vehicle retrieved by an NDRF team.
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Helpline numbers for Pathanamthitta:
- 0468-2322515, 1077 (toll free)
- 8547705557
- 8547715558
- 8547724440
- 8547715024
- 8547724243
- 8547711140
- 8547725445
- 8547729816
- 8547733132
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Water level readings: Muvattupuzha river basin (msl) at 12pm on August 9, Sunday
Thodupuzha River (Thodupuzha River Guage Station @ Muvattupuzha) - Present level- 11.59m
Kaliyar River (Kaliyar River Guage Station@ Kalampoor - near Muvattupuzha) - Present level - 12.99m (Water level has reached near Muvattupuzha-Kalampoor road level in the vicinity of the Guaging station)
Kothamangalam River (Kothamangalam River Gauge Station @ Kakkadassery - near Muvattupuzha) - Present level -12.535m (Water level is about 10cm above road level at Kothamangalam-Muvattupuzha stretch of NH83 near the gauging station,but traffic is still going on)
The current water level of Muvattupuzha is above at its danger level of 10.515m. All the above stations are flooded.
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Periyar river basin water level reading (msl) at 12.00 pm on August 9, Sunday
- Marthandavarma 1.825m (flood warning level - 2.50m)
Trend: Falling
- Mangalapuzha 1.99m (flood warning level - 3.30m)
Trend: Falling
- Kalady - 4.055m (flood warning level - 5.50m)
Trend: Falling
Water level of all stations reduced from danger level.
The shutters of the Kakkayam dam in Kozhikode district, lifted on Saturday when the water level hit 755.5 metres, were also closed on Monday.
2 casualties
Meanwhile, two more rain-related casualties were reported in Kerala's Kottayam district on Monday.
Perumbayikaadu natives Sudheesh and Kurien Abraham drowned in the floodwater here.
Though the rain subsided significantly on Monday, the western regions of Kottayam and Upper Kuttanad continues to be flooded.
Water has receded from Pala town following the fall in water level of the Meenachil river. KSRTC services have resumed in the Erattupetta-Kottayam route.
Public transport has however, been suspended in the Vaikom-Thalayolaparambu route due to waterlogging in Vadayar area.
Hundreds of people have been shifted to camps after Kumarakom and Kuttanad areas were affected by the floods.
Crops in hundreds of hectares in Kuttanad 'Below Sea Level Farming System', the only such one in India practising rice cultivation below sea level for the past two centuries, were destroyed due to the breach of bunds due to floods, farmers said.
No red alert today
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that Kerala is unlikely to witness extremely heavy rainfall in the coming days.
No red alert has been issued for any of the districts in the state for Monday.
An orange alert (heavy to very heavy rainfall) has been issued for Kannur, Malappuram, Ernakulam and Alappuzha districts for Monday. And a yellow alert (isolated heavy rainfall) for Kasaragod, Wayanad, Kozhikode, Thrissur, Idukki, Pathanamthitta and Kollam districts.
Though another depression was formed in the Bay of Bengal, it is heading in the northern direction and is unlikely to affect Kerala. There is no likelihood of a fresh depression forming in the Arabian Sea or Bay of Bengal in the next two weeks, according to experts.
High waves likely
However, fisherfolk have been cautioned against venturing out into the sea. Coastal dwellers have also been asked to stay alert as waves as high as 3.8mt are likely to lash the coast till 11:30pm on Monday. Boats and fishing nets should be safely kept.
25% increase in water level at dams
The state has been receiving heavy rainfall for the past few days, filling up the dams.
The KSEB reservoirs have enough water to generate 2,363.75 million units of power. The dams received enough water this month alone to generate 2363.75 million units of power.
The reservoirs have registered a 25 per cent increase in the water level. Currently, the reservoirs have 57 per cent of water.
Shutters of small reservoirs such as Peringalkuttu, Kallarkutty, lower Periyar, Ponmudi, Moozhiyar, and Erattayar were opened over the last few days.
The water level is above 50 per cent of the capacity in the main reservoirs of Idukki, Pamba, Sholayar, and Idamalayar.
Mullaperiyar dam
The water level at Mullaperiyar reservoir in Idukki district reached 136.40 feet on Monday.
The Idukki district Collector had held discussions with the Collector of Theni in neighbouring Tamil Nadu, with regard to the release of water through the tunnel to Vaigai dam when the water level touched 136-feet mark.
The Kerala government had on Saturday asked the Tamil Nadu government to release water from Mullaperiyar through the tunnel to Vaigai Dam in a phased manner when the water level reached 136 feet in view of heavy rains in Idukki.
30,473 people at 509 camps
A total of 509 relief camps have been started in Kerala amid the rising instances of natural disasters.
As many as 30,473 people of 7,765 families are staying at these camps, according to the state disaster management authority. This figure includes 4,809 children too.
Alappuzha district has the most number of people living in camps. As many as 16,307 people of 3,429 families have been put up at 51 camps.
Kottayam district has the most number of camps, 132. About 3,232 people of 990 families are staying at these camps. In Pathanamthitta district, 2,556 people of 768 families are staying at 85 camps.
The 77 camps in Wayanad district have 4,161 people of 1,204 families.
Only one camp was opened in Kollam district and has six people of two families. Thiruvananthapuram district has only two camps with 25 people of eight families.
