The hilly district of Idukki in Kerala witnessed extremely heavy rainfall on Friday (October 18, 2025) night, causing widespread damage in the district.

The Peerumade and Udumbanchola taluks witnessed isolated incidents of mudslides and minor landslips. Heavy rain at Kumily and Nedumkandam flooded several houses.

According to local residents, Idukki district experienced heavy rainfall from around 9 pm on Friday and witnessed extreme rainfall till Saturday morning.

Heavy rain flooded many shops and houses at Cumbummettu, Balagram, Thookupalam, and Balanpilla city in Nedumkandam.

Amid rising water levels at the Kallarkutty dam, near Nedumkandam, in Idukki, the authorities have opened four shutters, releasing 160 cusecs of water. According to officials, the shutters of the Kallar dam at N

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