{
  "id": 71279,
  "title": "Moderate heavy rain continues in Kerala; CM to chair emergency meeting",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/moderate-heavy-rain-continues-in-kerala-cm-to-chair-emergency-meeting",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-03T03:39:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-moderate-heavy-rain-monsoon-weather-updates-august-3-2026/article71299802.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Heavy rain persisted in Kerala as the state faced disruptions in daily life following torrential downpours over the past two days, according to the India Meteorological Department's yellow alert issued on Monday. The IMD warned several districts in south and central Kerala to expect heavy rainfall and strong surface winds of up to 40 kmph from Sunday night to Monday morning. A flash flood warning was issued for Pathanamthitta, where intense rainfall was recorded recently, particularly along the Pamba River banks. Sabarimala pilgrims were barred from entering the Pampa due to safety concerns, and the police managed pilgrim vehicles at Erumeli and Nilakkal. Road traffic was affected by minor mudslides in Idukki, and power outages occurred due to uprooted trees falling on power lines. Night travel was restricted on the Neryamangalam–Adimali stretch to prevent landslides. The Kakkayam Dam in Kozhikode opened its shutters, raising the Kuttiadi River's water level by 30 cm to 150 cm above the current level. Educational institutions in 12 districts declared a holiday on Monday, and Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan will chair an online emergency meeting at 10 a.m. to evaluate the ongoing heavy rain's impact, discuss relief camp operations, precautionary measures, and rescue coordination.",
  "summary": "A flash flood warning has been issued for Pathanamthitta, where intense rainfall was recorded over the past couple of days",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "8 dead, 8 missing in Kerala as major towns flooded after rain",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/8-dead-8-missing-in-kerala-as-major-towns-flooded-after-rain",
        "published": "2026-08-02T19:28:48.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}