Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Kerala Rains Cause Eight Deaths, 13 Injuries, 5,792 Displaced
Heavy rain in Kerala made the ground very wet and caused landslides and flooding.
Because of this, eight people died and another eight people were missing.
Thirteen people were hurt.
Many houses were damaged or destroyed, and almost six thousand people had to move to relief camps.
The state government is helping families and the Congress party is also offering support and asking volunteers to help.
Heavy rains in Kerala caused landslides, waterlogging, and property damage, killing eight people and leaving eight missing.
Thirteen people were injured, 27 houses were destroyed, 196 partially damaged, and 5,792 displaced to 209 relief camps.
Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan said the state government is coordinating relief and recovery operations.
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra offered condolences and urged volunteers to assist relief efforts.
The state government pledged assistance to families of the deceased and those who lost homes and livelihoods.
- Who
- Rahul Gandhi, V D Satheesan, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, affected families
- What
- Heavy rains caused landslides, waterlogging, property damage, eight deaths, eight missing, 13 injuries
- When
- August 2, 2024
- Where
- Kerala, India
- Why
- Heavy rains triggered landslides and flooding
- Location
- Kerala, India
- Date
- August 2, 2024
- Fatalities
- 8
- Missing
- 8
- Injuries
- 13
- Relief camps
- 209
- Displaced
- 5,792
- Destroyed houses
- 27