The Nilampathy bridge at Odanur, Parali, Palakkad, Kerala, gets flooded on Tuesday following heavy rain.
| Photo Credit: K K Mustafah
In the wake of heavy rain across Kerala which pushed water levels dangerously high in many rivers, the State Irrigation department on Tuesday (May 27, 2025) issued an orange alert for Meenachil in Kottayam, Korappuzha in Kozhikode, and Achankovil and Manimala rivers in Pathanamthitta. The department has advised people living on the banks of these rivers to be cautious against rising water levels.
A yellow alert is already in place for Vamanapuram river in Thiruvananthapuram, Perumba in Kannur, Bharathapuzha in central Kerala, Uppala in Kasaragod, and Kabani in Wayanad.
The orange alert has been issued for Perur station on Meenachil river in Kottayam, Kunnamangalam station on Korappuzha river in Kozhikode, Kalleli station on Achankovil river in Pathanamthitta, Konni GD station, and Thondara (Vallamkulam) station on Manimala river.
A yellow alert has also been issued at Kaithapram station on Perumba river in Kannur, Uppala station on Uppala River in Kasaragod, Kolikkal station and Kadiyangad station on Korappuzha river in Kozhikode, Thiruvegappura station on Bharathapuzha river in Malappuram, Mylamoodu station on Vamanapuram river in Thiruvananthapuram, Kelothukadavu station, Muthanga station, Panamaram station and Muthankara station of the Central Water Commission (CWC) on Kabani river in Wayanad.
The authorities said those living on the banks of these rivers should be vigilant, and people should not enter or cross the rivers under any circumstances. Those living near the riverbanks should be prepared to move away from flood-prone areas as per the instructions of the authorities.
Published – May 27, 2025 04:12 pm IST
