Flooding and Landslides Affect Low-Lying Areas Across Kerala

Heavy rains impacted north Kerala, leading to widespread flooding and landslides in several low-lying and riverside areas across the region. The India Meteorological Department reported that the highest rainfall was recorded in Ayyankunnu, Kannur. Affected areas included Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, and Kozhikode, where residents were inundated and required boats for movement in some places.

The severe weather event necessitated government intervention, with the state announcing financial assistance for those who lost homes and livelihoods. The government also detailed plans for the restoration of valuable documents lost during the flood.