Kerala rain fury leaves 8 dead; several missing as downpour triggers landslides, floods | Videos
In an update shared on X, Kerala CM V D Satheesan on Sunday confirmed eight fatalities, while eight individuals remain missing and 13 others sustained injuries.
On Saturday, heavy rain brought devastating destruction to Kerala, leaving eight people dead and eight missing, with 13 others injured. The Kerala chief minister, V D Satheesan, confirmed the fatalities and the number of missing persons, while also reporting on the destruction caused. The torrential rain triggered landslides and caused widespread flooding, particularly in low-lying areas.
Numerous homes were either entirely destroyed or severely damaged, with 27 homes being completely obliterated and 196 partially damaged. Authorities set up 209 relief camps to accommodate the 5,792 residents who had to evacuate their homes. Despite the rainfall reducing since the previous day, residents were advised to remain vigilant, particularly in hilly regions.
A local shop owner in Ranni shared that the flood had significantly impacted the community, with many traders unable to open their shops and suffering financial losses worth lakhs of rupees. The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) reported that the state received up to 320 mm of rainfall in some areas, with the highest rainfall recorded in the Ayyankunnu area of Kannur district.
An orange alert was issued by the India Meteorological Department for 12 districts, warning of very heavy rainfall and thunderstorms on Sunday.
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Also reported by 1 other outlet
- Deadly floods and landslide hit India’s Kerala aljazeera.com
