Relentless monsoon rains have triggered a major weather emergency across Kerala, causing widespread flooding, landslides and severe disruption to normal life. According to state authorities, at least eight people have lost their lives, while eight others are still missing in rain-related incidents reported from different districts. Continuous downpours have inundated low-lying areas, damaged homes, uprooted trees and disrupted road connectivity, prompting large-scale rescue and relief operations.
Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force, Fire and Rescue Services, police and local volunteers have been deployed to rescue stranded residents and search for those missing. Authorities have shifted families from vulnerable areas to relief camps, while emergency services remain on high alert due to the possibility of additional landslides and flash floods. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that the state has received more than three times its normal rainfall over the past two days, significantly increasing the risk of disasters in hilly regions.
The IMD has also issued a yellow alert for 10 districts in Kerala, forecasting further heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds of 40–50 kmph over the coming days. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea due to rough conditions, while coastal areas remain under high-wave alerts. The state government has urged residents living in landslide-prone and flood-affected areas to remain vigilant, avoid unnecessary travel and follow evacuation advisories until weather conditions improve.