Flash floods inundate houses, shop at Cherupuzha as heavy rains batter hilly areas of Kannur in Kerala

Continuous dense rainfall successful the hilly regions of Kannur, Kerala, triggered flash floods successful Cherupuzha connected Monday night, inundating 2 houses and a concern establishment.

At Prappoil, a compound partition collapsed onto a adjacent house, though nary casualties were reported.

Local residents said h2o levels roseate rapidly pursuing hours of aggravated rainfall successful the precocious catchment areas.

Heavy rainfall continues to lash respective parts of Kerala. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orangish alert for Idukki, Ernakulam, Malappuram and Kozhikode districts connected Tuesday, indicating the likelihood of precise dense rainfall.

A yellowish alert is successful spot for Thiruvanathapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alapuzha, Kottayam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts.

Authorities person urged residents successful landslide-prone and low-lying areas to stay vigilant arsenic the rainfall is expected to proceed for the adjacent fewer days.