Severe Floods Batter Kerala and Assam: Continuous Monitoring Advised by CWC

Severe flooding has impacted Kerala and Assam due to two cyclonic systems, according to the Central Water Commission. Significant rainfall has affected various regions, with major rivers swelling and causing severe flood conditions. Continuous monitoring and preparedness are advised as heavy rain and rising water levels persist.

Severe flooding has lashed Kerala and Assam, driven by two concurrent cyclonic systems, warns the Central Water Commission (CWC). They have urged continuous vigilance and preparedness for potential further flooding.

The CWC's flood report highlights significant rainfall and resultant severe flood conditions across various regions of India, particularly affecting Kerala and Assam.

A cyclone over Arunachal Pradesh, compounded by strong winds from the Bay of Bengal, has brought torrential rain to northeastern states such as Assam, Meghalaya, and Sikkim. Concurrently, another cyclone off southern Kerala's coast has resulted in heavy downpours in Kerala.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts additional heavy rainfall, causing river levels in both regions to rise.

Key rivers in Assam, including Subansiri, Jiabharali, and Kopili, are swelling, impacting districts such as Tinsukia, Darrang, and Nalbari, as per the advisory.

Despite some rivers like the Barak receding, the overall situation remains critical.

Kerala has been deluged with extreme rainfall, with Udumbannoor recording 23 cm and Urumi receiving 14 cm of rain, according to the advisory. Other places like Kottayam and Poonjar saw 11 cm, whereas Vadavathur got 10 cm. The CWC warns of potential rises in multiple rivers across the state, including Muvattupuzha, Gayatri, Thodupuzha, Bharathapuzha, Kabini, Karuvannur, and Periyar.

IMD forecasts predict continuous heavy rain in districts such as Thrissur, Kozhikode, Idukki, Palakkad, Malappuram, and Wayanad. The flood situation at Manakkad on the Thodupuzha river in Idukki is above normal and rising.

Assam is dealing with severe floods, with six stations reporting severe flooding and one station above normal flood levels. Affected rivers include Subansiri, Jiabharali, Buridehing, Dhansiri, Puthimari, Pagladia, and Kopili, impacting key districts like Tinsukia, Darrang, Nalbari, Goalpara, and Dhubri.

While flood conditions in the Barak river and its tributaries are receding, water levels are expected to remain above warning levels for the next seven days in various stations. Key sites such as Annapurna Ghat on the Barak river in Cachar and Matijuri on the Katakhal river in Hailakandi are seeing receding severe flood conditions. However, places like Kampur on the Kopili river in Nagaon are experiencing severe and increasing water levels.

The CWC recommends continuous monitoring and preparedness for potential flooding, especially in Assam and Kerala. The situation is closely monitored, with ongoing updates available on the CWC and IMD websites.

Reservoirs and dams, including Prakasam Barrage in Andhra Pradesh and Kota Barrage in Rajasthan, are also under watch, with inflow forecasts being issued to manage water levels and avert downstream flooding.

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