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- Heavy overnight rain in central Travancore has sharply raised water levels in major rivers, prompting flood warnings and evacuations in Kottayam, Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha districts.
- The Pampa breached its banks again at Aranmula, the Moozhiyar dam's water level has crossed 191 metres against a full reservoir level of 192.10 metres, and one shutter has been raised by 15 cm.
- Floodwaters have entered homes along the Meenachil River in Kottayam, Upper Kuttanad faces a severe flood situation, and Muttar panchayat in Edathua has been cut off by inundated roads.
- Rescue operations have been strengthened with boats from Kollam, and pilgrims will not be allowed to proceed to Sabarimala on Monday.
What to watch next
- Whether additional shutters of the Moozhiyar dam are opened as inflows rise
- Evacuation of stranded residents in Muttar panchayat and Upper Kuttanad
- Further warnings or flash flood alerts for the Pampa basin and Muvattupuzha River
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