Archive · 6 Aug 2026
Kerala Floods: Death Toll Reaches 25; Over 18,000 Sheltered
Imagine very heavy rain that doesn't stop.
In the Indian state of Kerala, the rain caused rivers to overflow and flooded many towns.
Many people had to leave their homes and go to safe places called relief camps.
Right now, more than 18,000 people are staying in these camps.
Sadly, at least 25 people lost their lives because of the flood.
A brave swimming teacher named R Rajesh died while saving other people from the water.
The leader of Kerala, Chief Minister VD Satheesan, visited his family to say thank you.
The government is giving money to help families who lost things in the flood.
Other places, like Assam, are also having floods.
People are working hard to make sure everyone is safe and has a place to stay.
Severe monsoon flooding in Kerala has claimed at least 25 lives, with four people still reported missing.
Chief Minister VD Satheesan paid tribute to swimming instructor R Rajesh, who died during rescue operations in Kannur's Pulingome.
More than 18,000 residents are displaced, with 18,434 people sheltering in 418 relief camps across the state.
The state government announced Rs 10,000 in immediate financial assistance for every affected household.
Damage includes 52 completely destroyed and 565 partially damaged houses, while similar flooding has also hit Assam.
- Who
- Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan, rescue hero R Rajesh, the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA), and flood-affected residents of Kerala and Assam.
- What
- Severe monsoon flooding and overflowing rivers killed at least 25 people, displaced more than 18,000 residents, and triggered large-scale relief and rehabilitation operations.
- When
- During the ongoing monsoon season; the Chief Minister announced the financial assistance on Tuesday.
- Where
- Kerala (especially Pathanamthitta district and the Thiruvalla region, with rescue operations in Kannur) and Assam.
- Why
- Heavy monsoon rains and overflowing rivers caused widespread flooding; officials say rivers have lost much of their carrying capacity due to silt accumulation.
- Death toll
- At least 25
- Missing
- 4 people
- People in relief camps
- 18,434 across 418 active camps
- Completely destroyed houses
- 52
- Partially damaged houses
- 565
- Financial assistance
- Rs 10,000 per affected household
- Pathanamthitta camps
- 133 camps sheltering over 6,400 people
- Rescue hero
- Swimming instructor R Rajesh, died in Kannur's Pulingome