Heavy rain continued to hit parts of Kerala on Tuesday. Northern districts recorded the highest amounts. The India Meteorological Department measured rainfall over the 21 hours ending at 5.30 am.
Bayar in Kasaragod received the maximum rain. It recorded 121.5 mm between 3 am on August 3 and midnight. Muliyar, also in Kasaragod, got 81 mm. Kannur Airport measured 74 mm. Meanwhile, Urumi in Kozhikode received 65 mm.
Cheruvanchery in Kannur and RARS Pilicode in Kasaragod both recorded 59.5 mm. Neryamangalam in Ernakulam received 59 mm. The IMD classifies rainfall of 60 mm or more in 24 hours as heavy.
Additionally, water levels in two rivers stayed above warning marks on Tuesday morning. However, the levels continued to fall. At 8 am, the Muvattupuzha river stood at 11.60 metres. Its warning level is 10.92 metres. The danger mark stands at 11.93 metres. Officials confirmed the water was receding.
The Thodupuzha river measured 11.50 metres at the same time. Its warning level is 10.78 metres. The danger mark is 11.79 metres.
In contrast, the Kaliyar river flowed at 12.26 metres. This remained below its warning level of 13.10 metres and danger level of 14.10 metres. Water levels in these rivers also showed a declining trend.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely. They have advised residents living along the river banks to stay alert. The monsoon is still bringing rain to several parts of the state.
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