Kerala Battles Relentless Rain, 8 Dead, 13 Injured and 8 Still Missing

Kerala is facing another spell of severe weather, with heavy rains causing deaths, injuries, property damage, landslides and widespread waterlogging across the State. Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan said eight people had died, eight were missing and 13 had been injured following heavy rains on the previous day. The rainfall also caused significant damage to homes and infrastructure in several areas. According to a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office, 27 houses were completely destroyed, while 196 homes suffered partial damage. Authorities have moved 5,792 people to 209 relief camps established across the State as rescue and relief operations continue. Orange Alert Across 12 Districts The State remained on alert on Sunday, August 2, 2026, amid the possibility of another round of heavy rainfall. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for 12 districts, warning residents and authorities to remain prepared for potentially hazardous conditions. The districts under the alert include Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod. The weather department warned that intense rainfall could trigger flash floods, mudslides, road inundation and flooding in residential areas. The warnings have added to concerns in places already affected by the previous spell of rain. Relief and Rescue Efforts Continue With thousands of people relocated to relief camps, authorities are continuing to monitor vulnerable areas and respond to reports of flooding and landslides. The search for the eight people reported missing is also expected to remain a priority for rescue teams. The scale of damage has placed additional pressure on local authorities as they manage evacuations, relief arrangements and infrastructure disruptions. As more rain is forecast, residents in vulnerable and low-lying areas have been urged to remain alert and follow instructions issued by local authorities. The coming days will be closely watched as Kerala continues to deal with the impact of the latest spell of severe weather.