Idukki, Aug. 1 -- Amid continuous heavy rainfall in the region, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) on Saturday opened the shutters of the Kallarkutty Dam in Kerala's Idukki district to manage rising water levels.

All five shutters of the dam have been raised by six feet to release excess water after the reservoir reached its maximum storage capacity following relentless showers in the catchment areas.

Following the discharge, local authorities issued a high alert for residents living along the banks of the Periyar River, urging them to exercise extreme caution, stay vigilant, and take necessary precautionary measures as water levels are expected to rise downstream.

Earlier, heavy rainfall on Saturday triggered a series of devast...