Despite a noticeable decrease in rainfall intensity, Kerala continues to grapple with the effects of moderate to heavy rain, which has disrupted daily life across various regions that experienced heavy downpours in the past two days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for the entire state on Monday, August 3, 2026, cautioning residents about the possibility of isolated heavy rainfall.
Pathanamthitta has been specifically identified for a flash flood warning, following intense rain levels recorded in recent days. Residents, particularly those living along riverbanks such as the Pamba River, are advised to exercise extreme caution.
Due to the ongoing heavy rain, authorities have restricted entry for Sabarimala pilgrims to Pampa as a precautionary measure. Police are monitoring vehicular access at key locations such as Erumeli and Nilakkal, permitting vehicles to move only after assessing the conditions on Monday morning.
In Idukki, road traffic has faced interruptions, with minor landslides blocking roads and uprooted trees taking down power lines, causing outages in some areas. Officials have also imposed a ban on night travel along the Neryamangalam-Adimali route due to the risk of landslides.
Additionally, the shutters of the Kakkayam Dam in Kozhikode have been opened, leading to a projected rise in water levels of the Kuttiadi River by up to 150 cm above its current level, according to warnings from the district administration.
As a precautionary step, a holiday has been announced for educational institutions in a total of 12 districts including Kasaragod, Kannur, Wayanad, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, and Alappuzha on Monday, August 3, 2026.
In response to these developments, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan is set to lead an online emergency meeting at 10 a.m. on Monday to evaluate the impacts of the ongoing rains across the state’s districts. Key stakeholders including District Collectors, the Ministers for Home and Revenue, and the Chief Secretary will participate in this meeting.
The agenda will cover assessments of rain-related damages, the operation of relief camps, precautionary measures to be taken, and the coordination of rescue operations. Following the meeting, the Chief Minister is expected to issue further directives to manage the situation effectively.
