With dams brimming, Kerala sets up panel to regulate discharge
3 years, 5 months ago

With dams brimming, Kerala sets up panel to regulate discharge

The Hindu  

Amid havoc caused by torrential rains over the past week leading to floods and landslips, the Kerala Government has constituted an expert committee to regulate the release of water from 81 dams across swollen rivers. Idukki reservoir With the water in the Idukki reservoir approaching the red alert level and the India Meteorological Department predicting heavy rainfall from Wednesday, the authorities have decided to open two shutters of the Cheruthoni dam of the reservoir at 11 a.m. on Tuesday. At a high-level meeting addressed by Water Resources Minister Roshy Augustine at the Collectorate on Monday, it was decided to open the two shutters by 50 cm to release 100 cumecs of water. It was decided to open the Edamalayar dam shutters, on the downstream of Idukki dam, earlier to avoid a surge in the water level on the Periyar river, according to Kerala State Electricity Board sources.

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Water Levels in Godavari Surge, Prompting Urgent Warnings
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Water Levels in Godavari Surge, Prompting Urgent Warnings

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The water level in the Godavari River is rising at an alarming rate, prompting the water resources authorities to issue an initial warning. As of 7:00 pm Tuesday, the water level at the Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage in Dowleswaram had reached 11.75 feet, with a discharge of 10.01 lakh cusecs. Authorities anticipate further increases in water levels and are …

Rising Godavari level raises anxiety levels among Bhadrachalam residents
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rising Godavari level raises anxiety levels among Bhadrachalam residents

New Indian Express  

KHAMMAM: With forecasts of more heavy rains in the state, residents living along the banks of the Godavari river in Bhadrachalam and Manuguru divisions are growing increasingly concerned about rising floodwaters. The district administration issued the first flood warning on Wednesday afternoon after water levels reached 43 feet. As of 10 pm, the water level had risen to 44.2 feet, …

Water level in dams dips, may hit irrigation, power generation
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Water level in dams dips, may hit irrigation, power generation

Hindustan Times  

Water levels in the Bhakra, Pong and Ranjit Sagar dams are significantly lower this year compared to the same period last year due to less rainfall in the catchment areas, the Central Water Commission reported. The water level in Ranjit Sagar reservoir was 1,645 feet on August 31 against 1,707.1 feet last year and 1,713.5 feet in 2022. The water …

Ganga water level rises in Varanasi; admn on alert
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Ganga water level rises in Varanasi; admn on alert

Hindustan Times  

Varanasi district administration is on alert mode with water level in the Ganga rising continuously submerging all ghats. {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} According to the Central Water Commission, the Ganga was flowing at 68.2 metres in Varanasi with a rising trend which is quite a close call as in Varanasi, the warning level is 70.272 metres and the danger level is 71.272 …

Ganga water level rises in Varanasi; admn on alert
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Ganga water level rises in Varanasi; admn on alert

Hindustan Times  

Varanasi district administration is on alert mode with water level in the Ganga rising continuously submerging all ghats. According to the Central Water Commission, the Ganga was flowing at 68.2 metres in Varanasi with a rising trend which is quite a close call as in Varanasi, the warning level is 70.272 metres and the danger level is 71.272 metres. According …

Worry grips Rourkela residents as Brahmani river swells, no flood scare yet
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Worry grips Rourkela residents as Brahmani river swells, no flood scare yet

New Indian Express  

ROURKELA: Residents of low-lying areas in Rourkela city are living in fear as Brahmani river is in spate as owing to incessant rains for the last few days. The water level of Brahmani is gradually rising due to continuous rainfall in its catchment areas over the last three days along with inflow of surplus water from Koel river. Sources said …

Kerala: Water level in Mullaperiyar stable, asserts district administration
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala: Water level in Mullaperiyar stable, asserts district administration

New Indian Express  

IDUKKI: Busy battling the crisis triggered by the relentless rain and flooding over the past week, the Idukki administration is facing a new problem – the deluge of fake news sparked by incorrect reporting and rumours. Recently, fake messages, saying that the Mullaperiyar dam might burst, were circulated on social media, causing panic among people. In an official Facebook post, …

People living in villages along with Krishna river alerted
8 months ago

People living in villages along with Krishna river alerted

Deccan Chronicle  

Nalgonda: District authorities on Monday asked people living in the villages along with Krishna and near backwaters of Nagarjunasagar project to be alert in view the gates of Srisailam project being lifted due to heavy inflows. People have been cautioned not to venture into Krishna river for washing of clothes and an alert was issued issued to fishermen against entering …

Red alert issued as Banasura Sagar reservoir in Wayanad nears upper rule limit
8 months ago

Red alert issued as Banasura Sagar reservoir in Wayanad nears upper rule limit

The Hindu  

A red alert has been issued to people living on the banks of the Karamanthodu river after the water level in the Banasura Sagar reservoir of the Kerala State Electricity Board at Padinharethara in Wayanad district approached full capacity on Monday. The full storage level of the reservoir is 775.5 metres, and the red alert was issued after the water …

Godavari in spate, third warning signal sounded
8 months ago

Godavari in spate, third warning signal sounded

Deccan Chronicle  

Kothagudem: Water level in the Godavari River rose alarmingly overnight and crossed the 53-ft mark at the temple town of Bhadrachalam on Saturday, prompting officials to issue the third warning signal. First time in this season, a third warning signal was issued at 4.16 pm on Saturday after Godavari water level reached 53 feet at Bhadrachalam. District collector Jithesh V …

Telangana: Godavari in Spate; Authorities Sound Second Warning
8 months ago

Telangana: Godavari in Spate; Authorities Sound Second Warning

Deccan Chronicle  

Warangal: With the rise in water level in the Godavari River at Ramannagudem of Eturnagaram mandal due to heavy inflow of floodwater, the authorities sounded second warning here in Mulugu district on Saturday. In Wazedu mandal, vehicular movement came to a halt for 12 days with national highway 163 badly damaged due to heavy inflow of floodwater from the Gandimari …

Godavari water level reaches at 50 ft; second warning issued at Telangana's Bhadrachalam
8 months, 1 week ago

Godavari water level reaches at 50 ft; second warning issued at Telangana's Bhadrachalam

New Indian Express  

According to the Central Water Commission, the water level may reach the 52 feet mark by Tuesday morning, and if it hovers at 53 feet or above, a third warning will be issued. He predicted that the water level could reach 55 feet, and instructed the officials to be alert and ready for the rescue operations. Revenue Divisional Officer K …

Northern Telangana on high alert due to rising level of Godavari River
8 months, 1 week ago

Northern Telangana on high alert due to rising level of Godavari River

Hindustan Times  

The Telangana government placed the state’s northern districts on high alert due to heavy inflows into Godavari river, posing a threat of inundation to several low-lying areas, an official statement said. State chief secretary Shanti Kumari, who reviewed the flood situation in Godavari through teleconference on Monday afternoon, said the India Meteorological Department warned of heavy rains in the next …

Water levels of Bihar rivers rising due to rain, East, West Champaran residents relocated
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Water levels of Bihar rivers rising due to rain, East, West Champaran residents relocated

Hindustan Times  

Water level of different rivers in Bihar have started rising at several places due to torrential rain in the last 24 hours, officials said on Saturday. River Kosi is flowing above the danger level at Supaul and its surrounding areas like Basantpur, while in Khagaria and Beldaur area it has touched the warning level on Friday, Light to moderate rain …

Water level of rivers in Bihar rising due to incessant rain
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Water level of rivers in Bihar rising due to incessant rain

Hindustan Times  

Patna, Water level of different rivers in Bihar have started rising at several places due to torrential rain in the last 24 hours, officials said on Saturday. Water level of rivers in Bihar rising due to incessant rain Light to moderate rain was recorded in many districts, including Banka, Begusarai, Bhagalpur, Bhojpur, Buxar, Gaya, Jehanabad, Kaimur, Katihar, Khagaria, Munger, Nalanda, …

River levels rise in Gkp, orders issued to organise Rahat Chaupals
8 months, 3 weeks ago

River levels rise in Gkp, orders issued to organise Rahat Chaupals

Hindustan Times  

Continued increase in water level of all the important rivers, including Ghagra, Rapti and Budhi Rapti along with other small rivers, has put the district officials on their toes. For representation only Gorakhpur district magistrate Krishna Karunesh on Friday issued directives to all sub judicial magistrates and irrigation officers to hold Rahat Chaupals in their respective areas and to remain …

Ganga water falls to alarming levels in Varanasi exposing riverbed
9 months ago

Ganga water falls to alarming levels in Varanasi exposing riverbed

Hindustan Times  

Due to the scorching heat in Varanasi and its adjoining areas from the last week of May to June 25, the Ganga water level has receded to alarming levels, exposing the riverbed at several ghats. The Ganga water level has receded to alarming levels Senior officials of Jal Kal expressed concern over the decreasing water level of the Ganga on …

Assam seeing several rivers flowing above danger level: CWC
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Assam seeing several rivers flowing above danger level: CWC

The Hindu  

Several rivers in Assam continue to flow above the danger level amid incessant rain, according to the Central Water Commission. The commission's latest bulletin highlights critical water levels at various monitoring sites, indicating severe and above-normal flood situations. Three sites in Assam have severe flood situation where the water level is touching or exceeding the danger level but below the …

Water level in TN's Pillur dam rises by 3.5 feet after heavy rain
10 months, 1 week ago

Water level in TN's Pillur dam rises by 3.5 feet after heavy rain

New Indian Express  

COIMBATORE: In the wake of relentless rainfall, the water level in the Pillur Dam has seen a remarkable increase of 3.5 feet in just a single day, said officials. The surge in water levels in the dams, particularly the Pillur Dam, is attributed to the continuous rainfall in the dam’s catchment areas. Presently, the water level in the Pillur Dam …

Proposal to lower water level in Srisailam reservoir: Buggana
1 year, 7 months ago

Proposal to lower water level in Srisailam reservoir: Buggana

Deccan Chronicle  

Kurnool: Finance minister Buggana Rajendranath has announced that the government would evaluate the water levels in the Srisailam reservoir and take necessary steps to release water for irrigation for Kurnool and Nandyala districts through various sources. Rajendranath also said a proposal was under consideration to lower the water level in the Srisailam reservoir from 863 feet to 854 feet, using …

Godavari rises, keeping officials on high alert
1 year, 8 months ago

Godavari rises, keeping officials on high alert

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: The water level in Godavari river started rising again by registering 13.90ft, with a discharge of 13 lakh cusecs of water into the sea from Sir Arthur Cotton barrage at 9 pm. The water level in the river remained at 14.30ft with a discharge of 13.57 lakh cusecs from 3am on Friday and the level started falling from 4pm. …

Godavari water level starts receding
1 year, 8 months ago

Godavari water level starts receding

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada/Kakinada: Water level in River Godavari started receding after reaching a high of 11.30ft at 11am on Monday, with a discharge of 9.12 lakh cusecs of water from the Sir Arthur Cotton barrage. The authorities have been initiating a series of measures in the last few days as the water level rose close to the first warning level at 11.75ft …

Water level in Godavari remains steady at 11.70ft with discharge of 9.73 lakh cusecs
1 year, 8 months ago

Water level in Godavari remains steady at 11.70ft with discharge of 9.73 lakh cusecs

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: The water level in Godavari River remained steady at 11.70ft with a discharge of 9.73 lakh cusecs of water downstream into the sea from Sir Arthur Cotton barrage at 10 pm. By 7 pm, it came down to 40.7 ft. Water authorities are confident that there may not be a further rise in the river’s water level at the …

Rising river water level leaves large areas vulnerable in Delhi
1 year, 8 months ago

Rising river water level leaves large areas vulnerable in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Parts of Mayur Vihar, Laxmi Nagar, Sarai Kale Khan, Badarpur, Jamia Nagar, Shaheen Bagh may get flooded if the water in Yamuna continues to rise at the current levels, the Delhi government has warned. Read here: From Wazirabad to Vikas Marg — Ring Road: Delhi’s key roads affected as Yamuna swells The river, which inundated many low lying areas located …

IMD issues red alert for Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula
1 year, 8 months ago

IMD issues red alert for Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula

Live Mint  

IMD on Monday issued red alert for Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula. Punjab chief secretary Anurag Verma chaired a high-level meeting with senior officials on Monday to take stock of the situation in the state due to continuous heavy rains and to speed up the relief work. Verma held the meeting with the administrative secretaries of the departments concerned, the deputy …

Data | Learning from 2018 floods, here’s how Kerala managed dams better in 2022
2 years, 7 months ago

Data | Learning from 2018 floods, here’s how Kerala managed dams better in 2022

The Hindu  

All regions in the world face the clear and present danger of climate change, and Kerala is no exception. While it is true that the intensity of rainfall was relatively lower in 2022, the introduction of new dam management concepts, relying on global weather models besides IMD predictions and improved communication with downstream flood measurement stations helped keep the reservoir …

Odisha weather update: Water level in most swollen rivers receds; more rains on forecast
2 years, 7 months ago

Odisha weather update: Water level in most swollen rivers receds; more rains on forecast

India TV News  

Highlights Those affected have been requested not to leave the safe shelter till the flood waters recede Of the 40,124 people staying in different shelters in Balasore, around 25,000 left for their homes The peak flood is over, but many villages remain inundated Odisha weather update: The water level in most of the swollen rivers in Odisha dropped below the …

Odisha Flood Situation Grim, Villages Cut-off in Ulunda as Mahanadi Breaches Danger Mark
2 years, 7 months ago

Odisha Flood Situation Grim, Villages Cut-off in Ulunda as Mahanadi Breaches Danger Mark

News 18  

The flood situation is turning grim in several areas in the Boudh, Subarnapur, Cuttack and other districts in Odisha due to the rising water levels in the Mahanadi river basin. The water level of the Mahanadi river breached the danger mark near Naraj in Cuttack following heavy rain in the upper catchments areas of Chhattisgarh. Huge hectors of farming land …

Water level constant at Bhadradri
2 years, 7 months ago

Water level constant at Bhadradri

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhadrachalam: The water level in River Godavari at Bhadrachalam remained the same since Thursday. “The water level at 5 pm on Thursday was 52.2 feet and it was 52.3 feet at 5 pm on Friday. Irrigation official Rajsuhas said, “The flood waters of Sabari river slowed the flow of Godavari at Bhadrachalam. The Sabari water pushes back the floodwaters of …

Slow and steady rise in water level in Bhadradri
2 years, 7 months ago

Slow and steady rise in water level in Bhadradri

Deccan Chronicle  

Khammam: The water level in River Godavari at Bhadrachalam was rising slowly but steadily on Thursday. The river was overflowing on the roads at several places in Bhadrachalam, Dummugudem, Charla, Burgampahad and Aswapuram mandals in Bhadradri-Kothagudem district.” Floodwater is entering Godavari from Paranahita and Indravati. The irrigation officials say the flood level might cross 53 feet in the wee hours …

Flood threat looms large in Bhadradri division
2 years, 7 months ago

Flood threat looms large in Bhadradri division

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhadrachalam: People from 30 habitations in Bhadradri division are fearing for their life as the water level of Godavari river touched 51 feet and is expected to cross 53 feet mark, which is a third warning. Normally people are shifted when water levels cross 55 feet. They had earlier stayed in relief camps for 15 days when the water level …

First flood warning issued as Godavari level rises at Cotton barrage
2 years, 7 months ago

First flood warning issued as Godavari level rises at Cotton barrage

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Water resources authorities issued a first flood warning when water level in Godavari river touched 11.75 feet, with a discharge of over 10 lakh cusecs by about 9.15am at Sir Arthur Cotton barrage in Dowleswaram, East Godavari, on Wednesday. As the water level was rising in the river, the authorities warned that it might touch the second flood warning …

Kerala: Periyar basin water level rises as 2 dams are opened
2 years, 7 months ago

Kerala: Periyar basin water level rises as 2 dams are opened

Live Mint  

In a bid to avoid pressure on the water storage capacity, the Kerala government has decided to raise the shutters of the Mullaperiyar dam and Idukki reservoir, and this has led to a rise in water levels in the Periyar river basin. However, authorities have assured that ‘Despite a rising trend in water levels of the Periyar river basin, it …

Kerala weather update: Very heavy rainfall predicted till tomorrow, major dams still releasing water
2 years, 7 months ago

Kerala weather update: Very heavy rainfall predicted till tomorrow, major dams still releasing water

India TV News  

Highlights IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall over isolated areas of Kerala. Kerala weather update: The India Meteorological Department has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall over isolated areas of Kerala for today and tomorrow. Rains have been lashing the state for quite some time now, and major dams like Mullaperiyar and Banasursagar are still open and discharging …

Kerala: Idukki dam water level rises further, alert issued in these districts
2 years, 7 months ago

Kerala: Idukki dam water level rises further, alert issued in these districts

Live Mint  

Fearing floods, the Kerala government on Tuesday increased the height of one opened shutter at Idukki reservoir from 120 cm to 160 cm. Noting that the water level in the reservoir continues to rise, the district authorities informed that shutter number three will be raised to 160 cm while two and four will remain at 120 cm and shutter one …

Kerala: After Mullaperiyar Dam, Idamalayar Shutters Opened; People on Periyar River Bank Asked to Stay Vigilant
2 years, 7 months ago

Kerala: After Mullaperiyar Dam, Idamalayar Shutters Opened; People on Periyar River Bank Asked to Stay Vigilant

News 18  

The Ernakulam district administration has urged people residing along the banks of Periyar river to remain vigilant after the Idamalayar dam was opened on Tuesday to discharge 50 cumecs of excess water. Meanwhile the water level at the Idukki reservoir has increased to 2,387 feet and three shutters of Cheruthoni dam have been raised to 120 cm while two have …

Idamalayar dam opened, people living on Periyar river bank asked to stay vigilant
2 years, 7 months ago

Idamalayar dam opened, people living on Periyar river bank asked to stay vigilant

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: The Ernakulam district administration has urged people residing along the banks of Periyar river to remain vigilant after the Idamalayar dam was opened on Tuesday to discharge 50 cumecs of excess water. Meanwhile the water level at the Idukki reservoir has increased to 2,387 feet and three shutters of Cheruthoni dam have been raised to 120 cm while two …

Kerala weather update: More dams opened following red alerts, heavy rainfall
2 years, 7 months ago

Kerala weather update: More dams opened following red alerts, heavy rainfall

India TV News  

Highlights Various dams across Kerala continue to discharge excess water on Monday IMD has issued red alert in many areas as water level has breached upper rule curve of dams The water level at Cheruthoni dam of Idukki reservoir is at 2,385.70 feet Kerala weather update : Even though rains have subsided in Kerala, various dams across the state continue …

Kerala weather update: Idukki dam opened after heavy rainfall
2 years, 7 months ago

Kerala weather update: Idukki dam opened after heavy rainfall

India TV News  

Kerala weather update: Idukki dam opened after heavy rainfall Kerala weather update: The decision to open the shutter and release water was taken after the water level exceeded the permitted capacity as per the rule curve of the reservoir. Highlights Shutters of Idukki dam were opened today in Kerala after heavy rainfall in catchment areas The shutters were opened after …

Kerala rains | Flood situation turns grim in Central Travancore
2 years, 7 months ago

Kerala rains | Flood situation turns grim in Central Travancore

The Hindu  

The flood situation in Central Travancore took a turn for the worse on August 4 as incessant rainfall pounded parts of the region after a brief hiatus, triggering a fresh series of landslides on the eastern high-ranges and inundating more villages along the Northern and Upper Kuttanad in the downstream The torrential rains have caused all major rivers, which were …

Heavy rains continue to lash Kerala
2 years, 7 months ago

Heavy rains continue to lash Kerala

Deccan Chronicle  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Heavy to very heavy rainfall continued to cause widespread damage to life and property in Kerala for the second consecutive day. According to Met experts the state will receive widespread rainfall and extremely heavy rainfall for the next 72 hours. A red alert has been sounded in seven dams after the water level rose due to heavy rains. The …

Light to moderate rain likely at isolated places across A.P. today
2 years, 8 months ago

Light to moderate rain likely at isolated places across A.P. today

The Hindu  

Even as the government is grappling with floods in Godavari river basin, with due focus on the Polavaram project and Sir Arthur Cotton barrage at Dowleswaram, India Meteorological Department forecast light to moderate rain on today at isolated places in all 26 districts including Alluri Sitarama Raju, Eluru, Konaseema, Kakinada and East and West Godavari districts which were severely affected …

Central Water Commission alerts Railways on Godavari flood level
2 years, 8 months ago

Central Water Commission alerts Railways on Godavari flood level

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The Central Water Commission has alerted the South Central Railway, Secunderabad, about the steady rise in Godavari water levels, these having crossed the first warning level of 58 feet at two railway bridges across the river in Rajahmundry. The commission cited the Godavari water level crossing the first warning level of 58 feet. Water level in Godavari river touched …

Godavari water level set to hit 63 feet, a first since 1983
2 years, 8 months ago

Godavari water level set to hit 63 feet, a first since 1983

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhadrachalam: Massive water inflow, of around 14.6 lakh cusecs, into the Godavari took the water level past the third warning level of 53.1 feet on Wednesday. The rainwater discharge is expected to reach 18.5 lakh cusecs on Thursday morning, which will take the water level to around 63 feet, which was last breached in August 1983. Authorities said that five …

High alert continues as Godavari set to touch third danger level
2 years, 8 months ago

High alert continues as Godavari set to touch third danger level

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: As Godavari river flows in full spate with water level touching 15.07ft at Sir Arthur Cotton barrage in Dowleswaram with a discharge of 15.11 lakh cusecs of water downstream by 8pm, a high alert is on all along the course of the river. Godavari conservator Kasi Visweswara Rao said, “We have identified five to six vulnerable villages including Sundaravalli, …

Andhra Pradesh: Rains in catchments areas pushing up water level in the Godavari
2 years, 8 months ago

Andhra Pradesh: Rains in catchments areas pushing up water level in the Godavari

The Hindu  

The water level in the Godavari is rising steadily. “The flood may cross the first warning level of 43 feet tonight,” said the Central Water Commission officials. “Due to incessant rains in the catchment areas in Telangana, Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh, the water level is rising every hour,” the authorities said. “The water level in the Godavari at Peruru, Dummugudem and …

River Godavari levels in AP rising
2 years, 8 months ago

River Godavari levels in AP rising

Deccan Chronicle  

KAKINADA: Heavy rains in Telangana have led to water levels in Godavari River rising at Polavaram and Dowleswaram. He felt water levels may recede within two days, as there are no heavy rains in Maharashtra. Water levels recorded are 8.690 metres at Kunavaram, 3.480 metres at Kunta, 13.950 feet at Old Bridge in Rajamahendravaram and 10.90 feet at Sir Arthur …

Mullaperiyar Dam: Shutters to be raised further
3 years, 5 months ago

Mullaperiyar Dam: Shutters to be raised further

The Hindu  

The three raised spillway shutters of the Mullaperiyar dam are being raised further today to bring the water level in the reservoir down, Water Resources Minister Roshy Augustine's office said. The second, third and fourth shutters which are open will be raised by a further 30 cm for releasing an additional 831 cusecs, Tamil Nadu informed Kerala on October 30 …

No need to change Mullaperiyar water level: panel
3 years, 5 months ago

No need to change Mullaperiyar water level: panel

The Hindu  

The Supervisory Committee recommended in the Supreme Court on Wednesday that there is no need to change the water level in the Mullaperiyar dam. The Supreme Court orally observed that the situation was not quite as urgent as was made out, with the water level still around 137 feet as on Wednesday. Kerala said the water level should not go …

‘Dangerous Tendency’: Kerala Police Advise Against Jumping Into Rivers to Catch Fish In Wake of Floods
3 years, 5 months ago

‘Dangerous Tendency’: Kerala Police Advise Against Jumping Into Rivers to Catch Fish In Wake of Floods

News 18  

In the wake of rain and landslides wreaking havoc in Kerala, the state police on Tuesday issued a new advisory asking people not to jump into rivers to catch fish when gates of the dams will be opened. Three sirens were sounded prior to the opening of each of the shutters of Cheruthoni dam, which was last opened three years …

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