Continuous rain that began on Sunday night persisted across Kochi on Monday (August 3, 2026) morning.
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Although the intensity of the rain has subsided considerably, moderate heavy rain continues to affect the State, disrupting normal pace of life in areas that witnessed torrential downpours over the past two days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for the entire State on Monday (August 3, 2026), warning of isolated heavy rainfall.Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan is set to chair an online emergency meeting to assess the situation arising from the continued heavy rainsA flash flood warning has been issued for Pathanamthitta, where intense rainfall was recorded over the past couple of days. A holiday has been declared for educational institutions in 12 districts on Monday — Kasaragod, Kannur, Wayanad, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha.August 03, 2026 10:02 Kozhikode on high alert as Kakkayam reservoir nears maximum levelKerala rains: Kozhikode on high alert as Kakkayam reservoir nears maximum levelKozhikode is on high alert as Kakkayam reservoir nears capacity due to heavy rainfall, prompting spillway gate releases.August 03, 2026 09:57 Moderate heavy rain continues; Chief Minister to chair emergency meetingModerate heavy rain continues in Kerala; CM to chair emergency meetingKerala faces moderate heavy rain and flash flood warnings, prompting an emergency meeting chaired by the Chief Minister. Published - August 03, 2026 09:58 am IST
