Heavy rains in Kerala; flooding, landslides in several districts

Water levels in rivers and reservoirs of the state has crossed dangerous levels. As on August 3, the death toll due to rains has reached 12.
The flooded Aluva Manappuram due to the heavy rain on Tuesday. (Photo | TP Sooraj, EPS)
The flooded Aluva Manappuram due to the heavy rain on Tuesday. (Photo | TP Sooraj, EPS)
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A man riding a horse passes through the waterlogged Aluva Shiva temple premises following monsoon rains, in Kochi, Tuesday, August 2, 2022. (Photo | PTI)
A man riding a horse passes through the waterlogged Aluva Shiva temple premises following monsoon rains, in Kochi, Tuesday, August 2, 2022. (Photo | PTI)
Over 2,000 people in 11 districts have been moved to relief camps. As on August 3, the death toll in the state has reached 12.(Photo | TP Sooraj, EPS)
Over 2,000 people in 11 districts have been moved to relief camps. As on August 3, the death toll in the state has reached 12.(Photo | TP Sooraj, EPS)
As many as 2,291 people have been moved to 102 relief camps opened in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Malappuram, Wayanad and Kannur. (Photo | TP Sooraj, EPS)
As many as 2,291 people have been moved to 102 relief camps opened in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Malappuram, Wayanad and Kannur. (Photo | TP Sooraj, EPS)
Road caved in due to heavy overnight rains at Kacherithazham in Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam.(Photo | TP Sooraj, EPS)
Road caved in due to heavy overnight rains at Kacherithazham in Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam.(Photo | TP Sooraj, EPS)
A goods vehicle carrying a generator parked near the Periyar river bank submerged as the water level rose due to heavy rain.(Photo | TP Sooraj, EPS)
A goods vehicle carrying a generator parked near the Periyar river bank submerged as the water level rose due to heavy rain.(Photo | TP Sooraj, EPS)
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) maintained red alerts in 10 districts. But the alert was withdrawn on Wednesday, as the rainfall level reduced. (Photo | TP Sooraj, EPS)
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) maintained red alerts in 10 districts. But the alert was withdrawn on Wednesday, as the rainfall level reduced. (Photo | TP Sooraj, EPS)
The downpour has also caused immense damage to property, completely destroying 23 houses – 18 in Kannur and five in Idukki – and 71 partially.(Photo | TP Sooraj, EPS)
The downpour has also caused immense damage to property, completely destroying 23 houses – 18 in Kannur and five in Idukki – and 71 partially.(Photo | TP Sooraj, EPS)
Volunteers of civil defence are trying to pull out their fiber boat that drowned in the Periyar river on Tuesday morning.(Photo | TP Sooraj, EPS)
Volunteers of civil defence are trying to pull out their fiber boat that drowned in the Periyar river on Tuesday morning.(Photo | TP Sooraj, EPS)
Water level in the Pampa, Neyyar, Manimala, Karamana dams has crossed the danger limit earmarked by the Central Water Commission.(Photo | TP Sooraj, EPS)
Water level in the Pampa, Neyyar, Manimala, Karamana dams has crossed the danger limit earmarked by the Central Water Commission.(Photo | TP Sooraj, EPS)
A statement from the Chief Minister’s Office said directives have been issued to provide adequate facilities to pregnant women, new mothers and others requiring special attention.(Photo | TP Sooraj, EPS)
A statement from the Chief Minister’s Office said directives have been issued to provide adequate facilities to pregnant women, new mothers and others requiring special attention.(Photo | TP Sooraj, EPS)

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