IN PHOTOS | Another August, another flood: Kerala on the edge

On the first anniversary of last year's floods, Kerala is faced with a similar situation as heavy rains pounded five districts since 7 August 2019 causing landslides and widespread destruction.

On the first anniversary of last year's floods, Kerala is faced with a similar situation as heavy rains pounded five districts since 7 August 2019 causing landslides and widespread destruction. (Photo | Manu R Mavelil, EPS) 

At least six persons have died in rain-related incidents on Thursday, taking the total number of deaths since Wednesday in Kerala to eight while a total of 1385 people have been move to relief camps across the state. (Photo | Manu R Mavelil, EPS)

Districts of Kannur, Wayanad, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Idukki, and Kottayam have been bearing the brunt of the rain fury since 7th August even as the Met Department warning the rains to continue for another two days across most part of the state. (Photo | TP Sooraj, EPS)

The state saw landslides, rivers going into spate, bridges getting washed away, flights getting diverted, trains getting delayed and road traffic coming to a standstill in many places. (Photo | TP Sooraj, EPS)

The Collectors have declared a holiday in seven districts - Pathanamthitta, Malappuram, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Ernakulam, Thrissur and Idukki. (Photo | TP Sooraj, EPS)

Flights were diverted from Kozhikode and Cochin airport while trains services were affected after speed restrictions were imposed due to high winds and poor visibility. Nearly all train services were delayed after trees fell on the tracks in many places. Road traffic were affected in many places, especially in northern parts and Idukki due to landslips. (Photo | Manu R Mavelil, EPS)

Meanwhile, Kochi Airport suspended operations till August 8 midnight as a precautionary measure against heavy rains. (Photo | Manu R Mavelil, EPS)

Worryingly, the heavy rains are likely to continue till 10th August with the Met Department declaring red alert in Idukki, Kozhikode and Wayanad districts where the Met predicted 204 mm rains in 24 hours. (Photo | Albin Mathew, EPS)

Orange alerts have been declared in Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kannur, Kasargode on Friday where the Met predicted 115-204.5 mm rains. (Photo | Manu R Mavelil, EPS)

A visual of Aluva Shiva temple which lies submerged in rain-battered Ernakulam district. (Photo | A Sanesh, EPS)