August 6, 2020 1:59 PM

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Heavy rain continues to lash Kerala

On account of depression formed in Bay of Bengal, heavy rain continues to lash  Kerala today. As rain continues, widespread damage is being reported from across the State. Warnings have been issued as the water level of many rivers is rising and shutters of dams are also being opened. Landslides are  reported from northern districts.Coastal regions are also facing rampant sea erosion.Meanwhile the Meteorological Department predicts that the  the state will experience heavy rainfall till Sunday and the National Water Commission had  also issued potential flood warning in Kerala.Red is  issued today in kozhikode and Wayanad district.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that all necessary arrangements are being done and the State is fully prepared to face any situation. Control rooms are being opened at district level.On the  wake of Covid 19, people from flood prone regions are asked to shift to relative's houses rather than relief camps. Fisherfolks are warned from venturing into the sea in Kerala Lakshadweep coast.</span><br />

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