GUWAHATI: The death toll from rain-related incidents in Kerala has risen to 15, while seven people remain missing, as the state continues to battle the impact of heavy monsoon rainfall.
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Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan said on Monday, August 3, that rescue and relief operations have been intensified across the state despite a slight reduction in the intensity of rainfall.
Addressing a press conference after reviewing the flood situation with senior officials, the Chief Minister said that 316 relief camps were operational across Kerala as of 9 AM, providing shelter to 11,018 people displaced by flooding and rain-related damage.
While rainfall has eased in some areas, moderate to heavy showers continue to affect several parts of the state.
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has upgraded Kerala's weather warning from a yellow alert to an orange alert, indicating the likelihood of heavy to very heavy rainfall.
As of 1 PM on Monday, 12 districts were under an orange alert, with authorities urging residents in vulnerable areas to remain vigilant as adverse weather conditions persist.
State agencies, along with disaster response teams, continue rescue, evacuation, and relief operations in flood-affected regions. Authorities have also appealed to the public to avoid unnecessary travel and strictly follow weather advisories issued by the IMD.
The southwest monsoon has triggered widespread flooding, landslides, and disruptions across several districts in recent days, prompting the government to step up emergency response measures as heavy rainfall is expected to continue.