Thrissur District Steps Up Flood Prevention Measures on Chalakudy River Amid Heavy Rains
The Thrissur district administration in Kerala has intensified precautionary measures to prevent flooding along the Chalakudy river as monsoon rains intensify, with particular focus on monitoring the Sholayar and Peringalkuthu dams. The Peringalkuthu dam, a relatively small reservoir, is being maintained at its crest level with shutters kept open to prevent sudden water surges that could cause waterlogging in nearby areas. The measures come as the India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for the district, prompting implementation of state disaster management guidelines.
The Thrissur district administration has activated enhanced flood-prevention protocols along the Chalakudy river in response to intensifying monsoon rainfall. District Collector Shikha Surendran has issued directives focusing on close monitoring of the Sholayar and Peringalkuthu dams, with the latter currently at 417.35 metres. At a District Disaster Management Authority meeting attended by state minister O.J. Janish and MLAs, officials decided to maintain the Peringalkuthu dam at its crest level of 419.40 metres, with shutters kept open from Wednesday onwards to prevent sudden surges. The administration has mandated advance public warnings before any water release from dams, including discharge volume details. With an orange alert issued by the India Meteorological Department for Thursday, June 11, 2026, the district has implemented all precautionary measures outlined in the State Disaster Management Authority's monsoon preparedness guidelines.
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Flood-prevention measures stepped up along Chalakudy river as rain intensifies
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