Thiruvananthapuram: Heavy rains lashed Kerala as a result of Cyclone Yaas which formed in the Bay of Bengal. South and Central Kerala receive heavy rainfall. The Central Meteorological Department has issued yellow alerts in 11 districts except for Wayanad, Malappuram, and Kasaragod.
As the water level increased due to heavy rains, a shutter of Idukki Kallarkutty Dam was opened. The district administration has warned those on the banks of Muthirapuzha and Periyar to be vigilant. Pathanamthitta district receives heavy rainfall Heavy rains continue in the hilly region. It is suspected that the landslide occurred in the forest.
The water level in Pomba and Achan Kovilar has risen. In Malappuram, there was heavy crop damage in the paddy fields. One person died in a landslide in Thiruvananthapuram following heavy rains. The incident took place at Kannammula. Heavy rains are continuing in the capital.
