Yellow alert for Kozhikode, major rivers in spate
Kozhikode is under a yellow alert for heavy rainfall, leading to the closure of educational institutions and the opening of dam shutters. The region is experiencing significant water-logging and river flooding, resulting in one tragic child fatality.
Why it matters
Continuous heavy rainfall poses ongoing risks to public safety and infrastructure in Kerala, necessitating proactive disaster management.
The India Meteorological department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Kozhikode on Monday (August 3, 2026), predicting isolated heavy rainfall in the district.
In view of the continuing heavy rain accompanied by water-logging in many parts of the district, including the upland areas, all the educational institutions will remain closed on the day. However, online classes will continue as usual. The authorities have issued an alert for those living on the banks of the Kuttiyadi River as the shutters of the Kakkayam Dam have been opened. As on Sunday (August 2, 2026) evening, 490 people belonging to 161 families have been lodged in 30 relief camps set up in Vadakara, Thamarassery, Koyilandy and Kozhikode taluks.
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