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Kerala Rains Cause 8 Deaths, 8 Missing, 13 Injured
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.
Eight people died, eight missing, 13 injured after heavy rains on Saturday in Kerala.
27 houses destroyed, 196 partially damaged, 5,792 people moved to 209 relief camps.
Kerala State Disaster Management Authority recorded up to 320 mm rainfall, causing landslides and flooding.
Government issued orange and yellow alerts; the India Meteorological Department warned of further heavy rain and strong winds.
Relief efforts involve the Chief Minister, Revenue Minister, NDRF, fire services, volunteers, and ongoing cleanup and road restoration.
- Who
- Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan and state officials
- What
- Heavy rains caused landslides, flooding, and 8 deaths, 8 missing, 13 injured
- Where
- Kerala state, India, especially Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Wayanad, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Kannur, Alappuzha
- When
- Saturday, August 1, 2024
- Why
- Heavy rainfall led to landslides, flooding, and waterlogging
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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Sources
Kerala rains leave eight dead, eight missing; nearly 5,800 in relief camps - Telegraph India
8 killed in Kerala rains
Eight dead, 8 missing, 13 injured after heavy rainfall in Kerala, says CM Satheesan
Eight dead, eight missing, 13 injured in Kerala rains: CM Satheesan




