Heavy rain lashes north Kerala; Bayar in Kasaragod records highest rainfall
Heavy monsoon rains have impacted northern Kerala, with Kasaragod district recording the highest rainfall levels. Authorities are monitoring river water levels, which remain above warning thresholds, and have advised residents to stay alert.
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Heavy rain continued to lash parts of Kerala , with northern districts receiving the highest rainfall during the 21 hours ending at 5.30 am on Tuesday (August 4, 2026), according to the the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Bayar in Kasaragod recorded the highest rainfall in the State at 121.5 mm between 3 am on August 3 and midnight, IMD said.
Muliyar, also in Kasaragod, received 81 mm, while Kannur Airport recorded 74 mm. Urumi in Kozhikode received 65 mm.
Among other places that witnessed significant rainfall, Cheruvanchery in Kannur and RARS Pilicode in Kasaragod recorded 59.5 mm each. Neriamangalam in Ernakulam received 59 mm of rain.
The IMD considers rainfall of 60 mm and above in 24 hours as heavy rainfall.
According to the latest official update, water levels in the Muvattupuzha and Thodupuzha rivers continued to remain above the warning level on Tuesday morning, though the levels were receding.
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