South Kerala Gets Respite From Rain, Orange Alert In 8 Northern Districts

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange alert indicating isolated heavy rainfall for Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts of Kerala.

After days of incessant rains, the southern districts in Kerala on Friday got some respite as rains subsided while the weather department issued an Orange alert to eight districts in the northern part of Kerala for the day.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange alert indicating isolated heavy rainfall for Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts of Kerala.

Meanwhile, Kerala's Minister for Water Resources Roshy Augustine told the media that the three shutters of Mullaperiyar reservoir will be opened at 11:30 AM today to release the excess water.

Revenue Minister K Rajan said the water level at the Chalakudy river in Thrissur continued to be the same as on Thursday and maintained over 7.27 metres for the past few hours.