Shortage of rain severely affects paddy farmers in Kerala. Walayar Dam opened on Friday. Malampuzha Dam to release water today. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will open a two-day event in memory of the late Communist leader P. Krishna Pillai, marking his 75th death anniversary. Minister for Local Self-government M.B. Rajesh will inaugurate a waste treatment facility being set up in association with Kochi Corporation. Transport Commissioner S. Sreejith will inaugurate a road safety awareness programme at North Paravur in Ernakulam today. Minister for Industries P. Rajeeve will announce the winners of a three-round competition on best new industries and startups. The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority will assess the situation in the wake of a weak monsoon and submit a report to the government. Dams in Kerala are releasing water early due to the shortage of rain. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted widespread rain in Kerala under the influence of a low-pressure zone in the Bay of Bengal.