Rain eases, but swollen rivers keep Malappuram on alert
Heavy rains in Malappuram have caused rivers to swell, leading to the evacuation of residents into relief camps and the closure of educational institutions. While the rain eased slightly, authorities remain on high alert due to ongoing flooding and landslide risks.
Why it matters
Frequent extreme weather events in the region underscore the growing impact of climate change on local infrastructure and public safety.
Major rivers in the district, including the Kadalundipuzha, the Chaliyar and the Bharathapuzha, remained swollen on Sunday (August 2, 2026) after two days of heavy rain. The rain stayed away during the day, with sunny spells providing temporary relief. But but showers resumed in the evening.
The authorities kept 129 persons from 39 families in seven relief camps across Eranad, Kondotty and Nilambur taluks. The evacuees include 42 men, 51 women, and 36 children.
The Bakkikkayam regulator on the Kadalundipuzha remained above the warning level, prompting alerts at Vengara, Thennala, Ozhur, Oorakam, Parappur, Edarikode, Kannamangalam, A.R. Nagar, Othukkungal, Perumanna Klari, Tirurangadi and Kottakkal municipality.
Warnings were also issued for Angadippuram, Puzhakkattiri, Makkaraparamba, Kuruva and Koottilangadi after the Cherupuzha overflowed. Evacuations continued in flood- and landslide-prone areas based on vulnerability lists prepared by local bodies. The district administration warned of more rain over the next three days.
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