Kerala Rain Toll Climbs to 12 as Monsoon Fury Continues
Officials said 65 relief camps are sheltering 1,465 people as landslips and flash floods continue to disrupt travel and rescue work.
- Eight people died in rain-related incidents across Kerala as intense rainfall from Friday night into Saturday triggered flash floods and landslips, with rescue operations continuing across affected regions.
- Some areas received up to 320 mm of rainfall on Saturday, with sudden downpours resembling a cloudburst that caught agencies off guard and triggered major landslips in Idukki and Kottayam districts.
- Chief Minister V.D. Satheeshan reported 27 houses completely destroyed and 196 partially damaged, prompting the government to open 209 relief camps sheltering 5,792 people across the state.
- The Travancore Devaswom Board advised pilgrims to reconsider visiting Sabarimala shrine due to flooding in the Pamba River, while Idukki district suspended all tourist activities.
- Although rainfall has eased, the India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for 12 districts on Sunday, as the state government plans a conclave to enhance disaster preparedness and resilience.
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