Heavy rain triggers evacuation of several families in Kozhikode rural area
Heavy rainfall in Kozhikode, Kerala, has caused river levels to rise, leading to the evacuation of multiple families and the disruption of local traffic. Authorities have suspended local events, including the Malabar River Festival, as rescue operations continue in affected areas.
Several families were shifted to safer locations in the rural parts of Kozhikode district on Saturday (August 1, 2026) following heavy rain and a sharp rise in river water levels. Engapuzha town and its surrounding areas were inundated after river water overflowed, prompting the District Disaster Management Authority to launch immediate evacuation measures.
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