Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

World

Kerala rains 2026: Death toll in rain-related incidents rises to 25

Although the intensity of the rain subsided, a fresh heavy spell likely this weekend

Kerala rains 2026: Death toll in rain-related incidents rises to 25

The death toll in Kerala due to rain-related incidents has risen to 25, with four people still missing as of Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The State is preparing for another round of heavy rain by this weekend, despite the current intensity subsiding. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts heavy rainfall in central Travancore, including Ernakulam, Idukki, and parts of Kottayam, as well as in four districts of northern Kerala - Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod.

Above-normal rainfall is expected in the rest of the State, except Thiruvananthapuram and parts of Kollam. A total of 418 relief camps are currently operating across the State, accommodating 18,434 people.

Brief written by urgent.news from The Hindu's own syndicated text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

Read the original at thehindu.com →

More in World

More from Wednesday 5 August →