People in the district heaved a sigh of relief with rain subsiding on Friday. There was only moderate rainfall in Thrissur. However, authorities were on alert in Chalakudy, where many areas are still marooned in floodwater.
There is a dip in the water level in the Chalakudy river with the quantum of water released from the Peringalkuthu reservoir coming down. The water level in the river was 6.98 m on Friday evening. The warning level is 7.1 m.
But the water level in the Bharathapuzha, Manalipuzha and Kurumali puzha has increased as shutters of the Malampuzha, Peechi, and Chimmini dams were opened. People living on the banks of these rivers have been asked to remain alert.
