Kerala floods 2026: death toll rises to 11, over 7,600 people in relief camps
Towns in central Kerala remain heavily waterlogged; search operations continue for people reported missing; IMD places all 14 districts on yellow alert on Monday, no heavy rainfall alert for Tuesday and Wednesday; sanitation work launched in places where floodwaters have receded, says CM
The death toll in Kerala's recent floods has risen to 11, with over 7,600 people evacuated to relief camps across the state. Rainfall continued to lash most districts on Sunday, though the intensity had decreased from the previous day, allowing for enhanced relief operations. The affected districts, including Malappuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Alappuzha, and Idukki, experienced significant damage to property and disruption to daily life.
The Kerala government has deployed various agencies, including the National and State Disaster Response Forces, Fire and Rescue Services, and the State Police, to manage the rescue and relief efforts.
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