New Delhi: Continuous torrential rains have severely disrupted normal life in Kerala. Heavy rains have triggered numerous landslides and flooding in the Idukki and Kottayam districts of the state. According to reports, at least three people have died in these incidents so far, while many others are feared trapped under debris. Relief and rescue teams are continuously conducting operations in the affected areas.
House collapsed due to landslide
A landslide in the Vagamon area of Idukki district caused a house collapse, killing one person. The deceased has been identified as Prabhakaran Nair, a resident of Vaikom. Another landslide occurred in the Adurmala area, where one person is feared trapped. Rescue teams have arrived at the scene and are engaged in relief operations.
#WATCH | Keralam: Heavy rainfall triggers widespread damage in Idukki district. One person was killed after a landslide struck a house at Vagamon in the district. The deceased has been identified as Prabhakaran Nair, a native of Vaikom. His body has not yet been recovered.
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The situation remains critical in Kottayam district. A young man died in a landslide in the Payyanithottam area of Poonjar, while his mother is feared trapped under the debris. Authorities are continuing to search for them. Another woman also died in the landslide.
Roads closed due to rain
Meanwhile, heavy rains have closed several major roads. A landslide near Adimali on the Kochi-Dhanushkodi National Highway has disrupted traffic. Additionally, waterlogging on several stretches of the Kattappana-Vazhvara road and National Highway 183 has affected vehicular movement. Meanwhile, in response to the continuously rising water levels, authorities have opened the shutters of several small dams. Floodwaters have entered residential areas in several areas, including Kokkayar, Erattupetta, Kanjirappally, Koottickal, and Erumeli, submerging many homes. As the situation worsens, affected families are being evacuated to safer locations.
The administration has appealed to people to stay away from rivers, hills, and landslide-prone areas. The Meteorological Department has also predicted continued heavy rainfall in many parts of the state. Relief and rescue agencies are on high alert and are continuously monitoring the situation.