Kerala dams on red alert due to heavy rains, Idukki hit hardest
Persistent rainfall across Kerala state has pushed multiple reservoirs, including those in Idukki and Palakkad, to critical levels. Authorities have issued red alerts for 12 dams and warned of possible water releases. The IMD attributes the intense downpour to a low-pressure system over the Arabian Sea, with Idukki district reporting landslides and flooding.