Shutters of Idamalayar dam opened, people alerted
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Thiruvananthapuram: Four shutters of the Idamalayar dam in Ernakulam district were opened on Thursday morning.
The rapid rise in water levels forced the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) to prepone the opening of the shutters to 5 am from 8 am.
Authorities have also urged those living along the banks of Periyar River to stay vigilant.
Though it was earlier informed that only one shutter of Idamalayar dam would be opened, four shutters were opened today. Low lying areas in Kalady and Aluva are getting flooded.
A red alert was sounded on Wednesday and the KSDMA asked the public not to panic.
The water level in Idukki dam also increased after the heavy rains lashed its catchment area. The water levels touched 2398.40 feet Thursday morning.