Heavy rain lashes north Kerala; Bayar in Kasaragod records highest rainfall
Water levels in Muvattupuzha and Thodupuzha rivers continued to remain above warning range on Tuesday morning, though the levels were receding
Heavy rain continued to inundate parts of Kerala on Tuesday morning, August 4, 2026, with northern districts bearing the brunt of the intense downpour, reported the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Bayar, situated in Kasaragod, bore the brunt of the downpour, receiving a remarkable 121.5 mm of rain between 3 am on August 3 and midnight, according to the IMD.
Muliyar, also in Kasaragod, recorded 81 mm, while the Kannur Airport logged 74 mm. Urumi in Kozhikode received 65 mm of rainfall. Notable rainfall was also observed in Cheruvanchery and RARS Pilicode in Kannur and Kasaragod, respectively, with both areas recording 59.5 mm. Neriamangalam in Ernakulam received 59 mm of the much-needed rain.
The IMD classifies rainfall of 60 mm or more over 24 hours as heavy rainfall. At 8 am, water levels in the Muvattupuzha and Thodupuzha rivers remained above warning levels, though they were gradually receding. The Muvattupuzha river stood at 11.60 meters, nearing the danger mark of 11.93 meters, while the Thodupuzha river was at 11.50 meters, close to the danger mark of 11.79 meters.
Meanwhile, the Kaliyar river measured 12.26 meters, still below its warning level of 13.10 meters and danger level of 14.10 meters. Authorities remain vigilant, issuing advisories for residents near the rivers to stay alert during the ongoing monsoon rains.
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