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Flash Flood in Pookkottumpadam Leaves One Dead, Seven Missing
A sudden flash flood hit a river area in Pookkottumpadam on Sunday evening.
The water rose quickly and trapped many people.
About 27 people were rescued by local residents and volunteers.
One man, about 50 years old, was found dead in the river.
Around seven other people may have been swept away.
Rescuers were searching for them.
Four more people were reportedly stuck on rocks and trees near an Anganwadi.
Police, firefighters and local volunteers were working to bring everyone to safety.
Weather officials had warned of heavy rain in several parts of Kerala.
A flash flood struck Kottappuzha at T.K. Colony in Pookkottumpadam around 5 p.m. Sunday.
The body of a man aged about 50 was recovered from the river at Muttikkund in Pottikkallu.
Around seven people, including tourists and a local woman, are feared to have been swept away.
Local residents and aid committee members rescued about 27 people stranded in the river.
Police, firefighters, volunteers and residents continued rescue operations as rainfall alerts covered several Kerala districts.
- Who
- Tourists, local residents and people visiting river locations were affected; police, firefighters, volunteers and residents conducted rescue operations.
- What
- A flash flood killed one person, left around seven people feared swept away and stranded others in the river.
- Where
- Kottappuzha at T.K. Colony in Pookkottumpadam, with the recovered body found at Muttikkund in Pottikkallu, Kerala.
- When
- Around 5 p.m. on Sunday; rescue and search operations continued afterward.
- Why
- The river water suddenly rose during heavy-rain conditions.
Key facts
- Reported death
- One man, aged about 50, was found dead.
- People feared missing
- Around seven people, including tourists and a local woman, were feared swept away.
- People rescued
- About 27 stranded people were rescued.
- Additional stranded people
- Four people from Chokkad were reportedly stranded on rocks and trees near an Anganwadi.
- Flood location
- Kottappuzha at T.K. Colony in Pookkottumpadam.
- Weather warning
- The India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for seven districts, including Thiruvananthapuram and Idukki.
- Higher alert
- An orange alert was issued for Idukki and Kottayam districts.
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