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Kerala Rains Cause 8 Deaths, 8 Missing, 13 Injured

Kerala Rains Cause 8 Deaths, 8 Missing, 13 Injured
8 killed in Kerala rains · thehansindia.com

On Saturday, Kerala in India had very heavy rain that caused big landslides and floods.

Because of the water, eight people died, eight people were missing, and thirteen people were hurt.

Many houses were destroyed or damaged, and almost six thousand people had to move to special relief camps.

The state government, led by Chief Minister V D Satheesan, said it would help families who lost homes or jobs.

The government also asked volunteers and local groups to help clean up and fix roads.

Weather officials warned that more heavy rain and strong winds could come on the next few days, so people were told to stay safe.

The government is working with the disaster agency, the meteorological department, and rescue teams to keep everyone safe.

Key facts

Deaths
8
Missing
8
Injuries
13
Houses destroyed
27
Houses damaged
196
Relief camps
209
People relocated
5,792
Maximum rainfall
320 mm

Quotes

V D Satheesan

Kerala Chief Minister

“I am in constant touch with Revenue Minister A P Anilkumar, other ministers assigned to various districts and local authorities to monitor the relief efforts.”
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“The situation was improving and remained under control despite widespread damage and waterlogging caused by the heavy rain.”
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