Threat of landslips loomed over upland areas of Kozhikode where heavy rain continued on Sunday. One rain-related death was reported from Mukkom.
Bhaskaran, 50, drowned in the pond of the Vattoli Devi Temple. The incident occurred around 6.30 p.m. and the body was recovered by 7.30 p.m.
Two persons were caught in the currents of Chali river at Thusharagiri. One of them was rescued and the search is on for the second person. They were part of a five-member team from Kozhikode. The name of the missing person was given as Amal Pachad, 22, a resident of Beypore. The one rescued is Delhi native Jyot Singh. According to local sources, the visitors reached the place though entry to the waterfalls was restricted.
