Kozhikode: Heavy rains continue in Kerala. Four people, including two children, died in Wayanad and Malappuram. Landslides are threatened in many parts of the hilly region. The water level in the rivers is rising. The caution has been issued to those living near the rivers.

The Chembukadavu bridge on Kozhikode Thusharagiri Adivaram road was completely submerged in the mountain water patch. Traffic on the bridge was suspended. The temporary suspension bridge at Mundari has washed away. The temporary bridge, built by the Revenue Department after the bridge was washed away in the last flood, was washed away. With this, Iruttukuthi, Vaniyambuzha, Kumbalappara, and Tharipapotti colonies are in a state of isolation. In Malappuram, landslides occurred at Nilambur and Adyan rock. No crowds were reported. Due to the possibility of landslides in Kuttanpuzha, Kadavu, and Neryamangalam areas, the locals were directed to shift to the camp. Authorities said the shutters of the Kakkayam dam would be raised as the water level rose.

Two units of the National Disaster Management Force will arrive in Kerala today in case the rains continue. Four NDRF units arrived in the state yesterday. Meppadi Chooralmala, which was hit by landslides last year, received heavy rainfall yesterday. The Meppadi Puthumala region received 390 mm of rainfall last day. The catchment area of the western Banasura Sagar Dam received 178 mm of rainfall. The Central Water Commission (CWC) has issued flood warnings to 10 states, including Kerala.

Thiruvananthapuram: The main accused in the treasury fraud case has been arrested. Bijulal was arrested from the lawyer’s office in Thiruvananthapuram for embezzling Rs 2 crore from the Vanchiyoor sub – treasury. The day before, the police had raided Bijulal’s house in Balaramapuram, his rented house in Karamana and his relatives’ houses. Bijulal had filed an anticipatory bail application in the Thiruvananthapuram Principal Sessions Court. He is now being crucified for suspicion and misunderstanding. Bijulal has pleaded not guilty in the case.

On May 31, Rs 2 crore was swindled using the password of a retired treasury employee. Of this, Rs 61 lakh was transferred from two treasury accounts to five bank accounts of family members, according to the police case. A departmental inquiry is underway against the accused Bijulal.

Thrissur: Four people, including Jasmine Sha, the main accused in the UNA (United Nurses Association) financial fraud case, have been arrested. Shobi Joseph, Nitin Mohan, and Jeethu were arrested by the crime branch team from Thrissur. The High Court had earlier rejected the anticipatory bail petition filed by Jasmine Shah in the case. This was followed by an arrest.

Earlier, the Ministry of External Affairs had issued lookout notices against the four accused and issued circulars at airports across the country.

The crime branch is investigating eight people in connection with UN fraud. Jasmine Shah’s wife Shabna is also a defendant in the case. This is because it was found that around Rs 55 lakh was transferred to Shabna’s account. The three state leaders who prepared the fake document were also included in the list of defendants. It was also learned that the four accused, including Jasmine Shah, had left Nedumbassery for Qatar on July 19.

The crime branch had registered a case against seven persons, including Jasmine Shah, on charges of embezzling Rs 3 crore from the organization’s funds. The plaintiff in the case is one of the former office bearers of the United Nurses Association.

Kochi: Six more months have been allotted to complete the trial in the case of attacking the actress. The apex court’s decision was based on a letter from the Special Court Judge Honey M Varghese asking for more time. A bench headed by Justice AM Khanwilker considered the matter.

On November 29, the apex court had directed that the trial in the case be completed within six months. Accordingly, the trial was to be completed on May 29.

However, trial court judge Honey M Varghese informed the High Court that the trial could not be completed on time due to the COVID situation and lockdown. The judge’s letter was forwarded by the High Court Registrar to the Supreme Court.

Thodupuzha: Small dams are being opened in the state due to heavy rains. Seven dams in the state, including three in Idukki, have been opened so far. The Water Resources Department said the control room was open to monitor the operation of the dams.

The small dams will be opened in view of the heavy rains and the heavy rain warning issued by the Meteorological Department. Three shutters of Idukki Lower Periyar and Kallarkutty dams were raised. Open up to 50 cm. The shutters of the Malankara Dam, which was opened earlier, were raised again by 30 cm. Another shutter of Thrissur Peringalkuthu Dam was opened in the morning.

The three shutters of Mangalam, Kanjirapuzha, and Aruvikkara dams have been raised. The district administration said the shutters would be raised again due to heavy rains and people living along the river banks should be vigilant. Steps have also been taken to relocate people if necessary.

KSEB said there was no need to worry about water levels in Idukki, Mullaperiyar and Idamalayar dams. Idukki has only 54% of water. The water level in Mullaperiyar is 118 feet. The maximum storage capacity is 142 feet.

Kerala is likely to receive heavy rainfall due to low pressure in the Bay of Bengal.The Union Ministry of Geology has forecast heavy rains for three days from Friday.

Heavy rains likely in states including Kerala, Karnataka, and Maharashtra due to low pressure in the Bay of Bengal.

Meanwhile, a yellow alert has been issued in six districts today. The yellow alert has been issued in Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur and Palakkad districts.