Archive · 3 Aug 2026
14 Dead, Thousands Displaced by Kerala Floods
Heavy rain fell in southern India, especially in Kerala and Karnataka, on the weekend of August 2 and 3, 2024.
The water made rivers overflow and caused a landslide that killed people.
Because of the flooding, about 7,700 people had to leave their homes and stay in relief camps.
The Kerala Chief Minister, V D Satheesan, said he would meet with officials to check on the camps and that cleanup work had started.
Schools were closed and a teacher exam was postponed because of the bad weather.
Heavy rains in Kerala and Karnataka caused floods and a landslide, killing at least 14 people.
Nearly 7,700 residents were evacuated to about 275 relief camps across Kerala.
Chief Minister V D Satheesan announced meetings with district officials to review relief camp arrangements and that clean‑up operations had begun.
Schools were closed and a state‑level teacher recruitment exam postponed due to the weather.
The state’s disaster management authority warned of strong winds and moderate rainfall expected on Monday.
- Who
- Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan and state government officials
- What
- Heavy rains caused floods and landslides, killing 14 people and displacing thousands
- When
- Weekend of August 2–3, 2024
- Where
- Kerala and Karnataka, India
- Why
- Intense rainfall led to flooding and a landslide
- Death toll
- 14
- Evacuated
- 7,700
- Relief camps
- 275
- State affected
- Kerala
- Neighboring state
- Karnataka