Thiruvananthapuram, August 5, 2026: The death toll from rain-related incidents in Kerala has climbed to 25, with four people still missing and 10 injured, according to the latest official figures. Heavy monsoon rains battering the state since August 1 have triggered widespread flooding, landslides, and destruction, forcing more than 18,000 residents into over 400 relief camps.
Kerala recorded 205.8 mm of rainfall between August 1 and 4 against a normal of 73.2 mm an excess of 181 per cent. The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for eight districts: Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod. Orange and yellow alerts cover several others as the downpour persists.
District-wise, Kottayam reported the highest fatalities with five deaths, followed by Malappuram with four. Thiruvananthapuram, Alappuzha, and Kannur each recorded three deaths, while Idukki and Kozhikode reported two apiece. One death each occurred in Kollam, Pathanamthitta, and Palakkad.
The rains have caused significant property damage. Official data shows 52 houses completely destroyed and 565 partially damaged. Pathanamthitta and Kottayam remain among the worst-hit, with the highest numbers of people in relief camps—Pathanamthitta alone hosting thousands. Several low-lying and riverside areas continue to face inundation.
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has been coordinating rescue and relief efforts with district administrations, Fire and Rescue Services, and National Disaster Response Force teams. Authorities are monitoring river levels closely and providing immediate assistance, including financial aid for affected families and those whose homes were flooded.
While the intensity of rainfall has varied, forecasts indicate continued heavy showers in parts of the state. Residents in vulnerable areas have been advised to remain vigilant and move to safer locations when necessary. The government continues to assess the full extent of crop and infrastructure damage as operations intensify.