Flash flood, landslides kill 9 across Keralam
A massive flash flood of the Kottapuzha river in Keralam’s Pookuttumpadam late on Sunday coupled with landslides in Kottayam and Idukki districts have killed around nine people in total across the state amid an ongoing spell of heavy rainfall, officials said on Monday
Heavy rainfall led to flash floods and landslides across Kerala, resulting in the tragic deaths of nine individuals. The chief minister, VD Satheesan, visited the affected areas on Monday evening to oversee relief and rescue operations. Five people were confirmed dead after entering the Kottapuzha river for a bath. Their bodies were recovered on Monday.
Another local woman, Sajitha, remains missing, swept away while washing clothes. Authorities have imposed restrictions in popular tourist spots during the monsoon season. The National Disaster Response Force is actively involved in relief efforts. Elsewhere, a woman from Tamil Nadu and her friend suffered injuries when their two-wheeler was overturned by a landslide in Kottayam.
The deceased, Sangeetha Arun Lal, was 35 years old and originally from Chennai. In Idukki district, two siblings perished and a woman was injured when a mudslide collapsed a shelter they sought refuge in. Ex-gratia compensation and financial assistance for the injured will be announced during a cabinet meeting on Wednesday. The India Meteorological Department issued yellow alerts for eight districts in Kerala and Lakshadweep.
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