Kerala rains: Orange alert issued in Pathanamthitta district as dam water rises
Pathanamthitta: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert in Kerala`s Pathanamthitta district because the water stage in Pamba dam is rose to 983.05 meters. However, the extent is prone to improve additional to 983.50 meters inside an hour.
Once the water stage crosses 984.5 meters mark crimson alert will likely be declared. The Pathanamthitta District Collector mentioned, “The water level in Pamba dam is 983.05 meters now and is likely to reach 983.50 meters within an hour. So, the second alert- orange alert has been issued. A red alert will be declared at 984.5 meters and dam will open when it reaches 985 meters.” mentioned Pathanamthitta District Collector.
Meanwhile, a portion of the Shiva Temple in Aluva continues to stay submerged. However, the water stage within the Periyar River is receding steadily and extra a part of the temple is above the water stage now.
The steady heavy rain has brought about extreme waterlogging at a number of locations and site visitors motion at Mannuthy bypass in Thrissur remained affected.
On Friday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a crimson alert in Kozhikode district. It had additionally predicted rainfall in several elements of the state.
Due to heavy downpour, a large landslide had occurred in Idukki district just lately. The demise toll in Idukki landslide has risen to 26, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan mentioned on Saturday.The Chief Minister mentioned that monsoon fury continues to be extreme within the state.
In the wake of rising water stage the Kerala authorities Saturday requested the Tamil Nadu authorities to launch water from Mullaperiyar by the tunnel to Vaigai Dam in a phased method when the water stage reaches 136 ft.
“The state is receiving heavy rains, especially in the Idukki district. The water level in the catchment area of Mullaperiyar has been steadily rising. The water level, which was at 116.20 feet on August 3 is up to 131.25 feet by 2 pm on August 7,” Kerala Chief Secretary Vishwas Mehta mentioned in his letter.
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