The state of Kerala seem to have no respite from the rains that have been causing havoc in the state over the past one week. On Wednesday, due to the increase in the water levels at the Mullaperiyar dam, the dam shutters were opened at 2.30 am. With this, shutters of 33 dams in Kerala have been opened. Many districts in the state have been inundated with water following heavy rains and controlled discharge from dams.

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The Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) announced on Wednesday, that all flight operations at the Kochi airport have been suspended till 2 pm on August 18. This comes after the water in Chengalthodu canal, which runs near the airport, overflowed, causing inundation of the runways.

Since August 8, there has been widespread destruction following incessant rains, causing rivers to overflow. The opening of shutters of 27 dams in the state has resulted in widespread damage to crops and properties.

The death toll presently stands at 45, and four people are missing. According to a rough estimate, more than one lakh people have been affected.

Idukki and Wayanad are the worst-hit districts, while Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Ernakulam too have been badly affected.

Periyar rlwy bridge nearing danger mark.train operations will be stopped when water level touches danger mark.current speed restriction 45kmphs on 3 major rlwy bridge in TVC TCR section.#KeralaFloods #railways pic.twitter.com/XOBKZDP7Ww

— Rtv (@Robinjourno) August 15, 2018

The bags reportedly contain food supplies for the personnel stationed at a wireless response centre in Wayanad. Wireless response centres are important for coordination between rescue forces during disaster. A team of personnel stays in the response centre for a week at a stretch and the food supplies help them survive for the week.

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PM Modi Tweeted regarding the heavy rainfall and floods.

Had a detailed discussion with Kerala CM Shri Pinarayi Vijayan regarding the unfortunate flood situation in the state. Centre stands firmly with the people of Kerala and is ready to provide any assistance needed. @CMOKerala

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 15, 2018

#KeralaRains Thiruvananthapuram collectorate control room numbers: 0471 2730045, 9497711281., Varkala: 9497711286, Chirainkeezhu 9497711287, Kattakkada: 9497711284, Nedumangadu: 9497711285, Neyyatinkara: 9497711283, Thiruvananthapuram: 9497711282.

— Jisha Surya (@jishasuryaTOI) August 15, 2018

A Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) inter-state bus plying between Karnataka and Kerala was stranded on a flooded road in Wayanad on Wednesday, due to the heavy rains. The bus that started service from Kozhikode to Bengaluru on Tuesday night, broke down in Sulthan Bathery, after which, the passengers were put on another bus and the journey resumed later.

The KSRTC bus has been taken to the nearest depot for repair work.

One KSRTC (Karnataka) bus is stuck in Sulthan Bathery due to heavy rain and flooding in Wayanad, KSRTC officials confirm to @thenewsminute

— Megha Varier (@varier_megha) August 15, 2018

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— Megha Varier (@varier_megha) August 15, 2018

As far as Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (SRTC) is concerned, no services have been suspended as of now, a KSRTC official confirmed to TNM.