Kerala Floods: Death Toll Rises to 15, Seven Missing; Over 11,000 Moved to Relief Camps

Chandani — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:49:50 +0000

Heavy rainfall continues to batter Kerala as floodwaters inundate several districts, prompting large-scale evacuations, rescue operations and fresh weather warnings.

Heavy monsoon rains continue to wreak havoc across Kerala, with the death toll rising to 15 while seven people remain missing. The state government has intensified rescue and relief operations as flooding and landslides affected several districts.

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan reviewed the situation with senior officials and said more than 11,000 people have been shifted to relief camps across the state.

Death toll rises to 15

According to the Chief Minister, the rain-related deaths include:

Kottayam: 3
Ernakulam: 2
Kollam: 2
Malappuram: 4
Idukki: 1
Muvattupuzha: 1
Kannur: 1
Kozhikode: 1

Authorities also confirmed that seven people are still missing, including:

Two in Kollam
Two in Kannur
One each in Malappuram, Idukki and Muvattupuzha

Over 11,000 people in relief camps

As of Monday morning, 316 relief camps were operating across Kerala, providing shelter to 11,018 displaced residents.

Relief camps have been equipped with:

Drinking water
Food supplies
Medical assistance

The government is also taking preventive measures to avoid outbreaks of waterborne and communicable diseases.

District-wise relief camps

The highest number of camps are functioning in:

Pathanamthitta: 75
Kottayam: 64
Kozhikode: 36
Wayanad: 28
Kannur: 18
Alappuzha: 14
Idukki: 13
Ernakulam: 7
Thrissur: 6
Kasaragod: 6

Rescue operations intensified

The state government has deployed multiple agencies to assist rescue efforts.

Current deployments include:

One NDRF team in Pathanamthitta
Two NDRF teams in Kottayam
Additional NDRF teams requested from Arakkonam
Helicopters kept on standby
ITBP personnel to be deployed in Alappuzha if required
Defence Security Corps personnel available for Kannur and Wayanad if needed

Houses and agriculture damaged

The floods have caused significant property damage.

According to preliminary estimates:

30 houses have been completely destroyed.
293 houses have been partially damaged.
Around 165 hectares of agricultural land have been affected.
Nearly 3,596 farmers have suffered crop losses.

Officials said the final damage assessment could be higher.

Water levels remain critical

Authorities remain on high alert in several districts.

In Pathanamthitta, water levels in the Pamba River continue to rise following heavy rainfall.

The Moozhiyar Dam catchment area remains under Red Alert, and authorities have warned that dam shutters may be opened if inflows continue to increase.

Residents living along the riverbanks have been advised to stay alert and be prepared to move to safer locations.

IMD issues fresh rain warning

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast:

Heavy rainfall on August 3 and August 6
Winds of 40–50 kmph across parts of Kerala

Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the Kerala-Karnataka-Lakshadweep coast as wind speeds could reach 60 kmph, with rough sea conditions expected.

The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has also warned of high waves ranging from 2.7 to 3.5 metres along Kerala’s northern coastline.

Political leaders express condolences

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed grief over the loss of lives and urged party workers and volunteers to assist in relief and rescue operations.

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also condoled the deaths and appealed to Congress and UDF workers to support those affected by the floods.

Key Highlights

Kerala flood death toll has risen to 15.
Seven people remain missing across multiple districts.
More than 11,000 people have been shifted to 316 relief camps.
NDRF teams, helicopters and other rescue agencies have been deployed.
30 houses have been destroyed and 293 damaged.
IMD has forecast more heavy rainfall and strong winds in the coming days.
Fishermen have been advised to stay away from the sea due to rough weather.

FAQs

How many people have died in the Kerala floods?

According to the state government, 15 people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents.

How many people have been moved to relief camps?

More than 11,000 people have been shifted to 316 relief camps across Kerala.

How many people are missing?

Authorities have reported seven people missing following heavy rains and flooding.

Which districts are the worst affected?

Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kollam are among the worst-affected districts.

Has the IMD issued another weather warning?

Yes. The IMD has forecast more heavy rainfall and strong winds, while fishermen have been advised to avoid venturing into the sea.

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