Archive · 8 Aug 2026
Kerala Rains Persist, Floods Recede Slowly, Hundreds in Relief Camps
It has been raining a lot in the Indian state of Kerala.
The rain has caused floods that cover roads and houses with water.
Many families had to leave their homes and are staying in special shelters called relief camps.
The water is going down very slowly in some places.
Some roads are so full of water that people travel in small boats instead of cars or buses.
The weather experts say more heavy rain is coming on Sunday and gave a special warning.
Because of the rain, schools and colleges in eight districts were closed for the day.
People are being told to be careful of strong winds and not to stand under big trees.
Local officials are helping people who live in weak houses move to safer shelters.
Everyone hopes the water will go away soon so life can get back to normal.
Rains continued across parts of Kerala on Saturday, with floodwaters receding only gradually in many areas.
Hundreds of people remain in relief camps in several south and central districts as houses and roads stay inundated.
The Kuttanad region of Alappuzha and interior areas of Kottayam remain worst affected, with the Alappuzha-Changanassery road underwater and boats ferrying people.
The India Meteorological Department forecast moderate rainfall with winds up to 30 kmph in several districts and issued a Sunday orange alert for seven districts.
A holiday was declared for all educational institutions in eight districts on Saturday, while KSDMA advised residents to avoid sheltering under trees during strong winds.
- Who
- Residents of Kerala, especially in Alappuzha, Kottayam and Kasaragod districts, along with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA).
- What
- Persistent rains and slowly receding floodwaters left hundreds of people in relief camps, with roads and houses still under water.
- When
- On Saturday, continuing into the weekend, with an orange alert issued for Sunday.
- Where
- Kerala, particularly the Kuttanad region of Alappuzha, interior areas of Kottayam, and coastal areas including Uduma in Kasaragod.
- Why
- Continuous heavy rains caused flooding and waterlogging across the state, with strong winds and rough seas adding to the disruption.
- Affected regions
- Kuttanad and Upper Kuttanad (Alappuzha), interior Kottayam, coastal Kasaragod (Uduma)
- Relief camps
- Hundreds of people still staying in camps in south and central districts
- Inundated road
- Alappuzha-Changanassery road underwater, disrupting traffic
- Sunday forecast
- Orange alert (very heavy rain of 11-20 cm) for 7 districts: Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod
- Saturday forecast
- Moderate rain with winds up to 30 kmph in 7 districts
- Educational holiday
- All institutions closed in 8 districts: Kasaragod, Kannur, Wayanad, Kozhikode, Thrissur, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha
- Key advisories
- Avoid shelter under trees, keep doors/windows closed, move from weak structures to relief camps if directed