Heavy rain lashes Alappuzha, Kuttanad on the edge
The Hindu
People living along the banks of rivers have been urged to exercise caution.
Heavy rains along with an increase in flow of water from the eastern side reignited fears of another flood in the district on Saturday.
Kuttanad, which witnessed a number of bund breaches in recent days, is on the edge. Waterlogging has been reported from Thalavady, Edathua, Thakazhi, Mankombu and Kainakary. Floodwaters have entered a number of houses and inundated parts of the Alappuzha- Changanassery (AC) road. Several rural roads in the taluk have been submerged affecting vehicular movement. The floodwaters are threatening to damage harvest-ready paddy crops in fields in the region.
The water level in all major rivers including Pampa, Manimala and Achankovil in the district recorded a steady rise. The Irrigation Department has opened 35 shutters of the Thottappally spillway to ensure the smooth flow of floodwaters from Kuttanad into the sea.