Although parts of Kerala experienced cloudbursts and extremely heavy rainfall on August 1, seasonal rainfall remains below average in several catchment areas. Major dams still far from fullThe latest reservoir data shows that Kerala's largest dams have absorbed a significant portion of the recent inflows, reducing downstream flood risks. Rainfall still below normalAlthough parts of Kerala experienced cloudbursts and extremely heavy rainfall on August 1, seasonal rainfall remains below average in several catchment areas. The rainfall shortage explains why reservoir levels remain relatively low despite recent heavy showers. Among the major reservoirs, Moozhiyar Dam was the only one opened following the recent rainfall.