Kerala rains: Water level of major rivers in Ernakulam crosses warning mark
Heavy rainfall in Kerala's Ernakulam district has caused major rivers to exceed warning levels, prompting flood alerts. Several areas, including tribal hamlets, have been impacted by rising waters and submerged infrastructure.
Why it matters
This highlights the recurring vulnerability of Kerala's infrastructure to extreme weather events and monsoon-related flooding.
Water levels of major rivers in Ernakulam district of Kerala rose above warning marks on Monday as heavy rain lashed the district throughout Sunday night after the sky had remained almost clear for hours.
The district administration issued an alert to people living along the Muvattupuzha, Thodupuzha and Kaliyar rivers as the water levels continued to rise.
The Muvattupuzha River recorded a water level of 12.42 metres, surpassing the critical mark of 11.93 metres in the morning. The water level in the Thodupuzha River stood at 12.37 metres, above the critical mark of 11.79 metres. The Kaliyar was also in spate, with the water level at 13.41 metres, a little short of the critical mark of 14.1 metres.
The water level in the Periyar remained below the warning level in the morning.
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