6 dead after heavy rain lashes parts of Kerala, landslides triggered
A statement from Kerala chief minister’s office said four out of six deaths occurred in separate landslides in Idukki and Kottayam.
In Kerala, heavy rain brought devastation on Saturday, claiming six lives and causing landslides. The chief minister's office reported four of the casualties occurred due to landslides in Idukki and Kottayam. Rescue operations are underway, involving teams from the National Disaster Response Force, Fire and Rescue Services, police, Coast Guard, and local administration.
Chief minister VD Satheesan confirmed 17 houses destroyed and 127 others partially damaged. The deceased in the Idukki landslide were identified as 65-year-old Sumathi from Adoormala and 77-year-old Prabhakaran Nair from Kottayam. In Kottayam, Josephine was among the victims. Satheesan instructed ministers overseeing affected districts to reside in their respective areas to oversee rescue and relief efforts.
The CM also reviewed the situation with relevant officials. Tragically, three children drowned in Malappuram and Kottayam due to flooding. In Kottayam, an 11-year-old boy named Milan K Shiju died after falling into a pit filled with rainwater at his home. Assam's flood toll continues to rise, with 82 fatalities and 192,000 people still affected across four districts.
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