Overview

• The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for heavy rain in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Malappuram and Wayanad districts.
• Shutters were opened at Banasura Sagar, Moozhiyar, Peechi, Kanjirapuzha, Malampuzha and Meenkara dams to manage rising reservoir levels.
• Water in the Mullaperiyar dam reached about 135.9 feet, just shy of the 136-foot threshold that would trigger shutter releases.
• Tamil Nadu delayed the dam’s planned daytime release after rainfall dipped and tunnel outflows were increased.
• Idukki authorities have arranged evacuation for 3,220 residents from low-lying villages, though many downstream households have refused to relocate.