Kerala floods 2026: Kasaragod district on high alert for two more days, 208 in five relief camps
Kasaragod district remains on high alert due to heavy monsoon rains, with over 200 people currently housed in relief camps. Authorities are monitoring river levels and assessing damage from landslips to facilitate compensation.
Why it matters
Effective disaster management and rapid damage assessment are crucial for mitigating the impact of extreme weather events on vulnerable populations.
The Kasaragod District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Sunday (August 2, 2026) reviewed the monsoon situation and directed all departments to remain on high alert for the next two days as heavy rain continued to affect parts of the district. Chairing the DDMA meeting, District Collector Arjun Pandian said officials had responded effectively over the past few days and coordinated relief operations efficiently. He instructed all departments to remain prepared to tackle any emergency.
Five relief camps are currently functioning in the district — three in Vellarikundu taluk and two in Hosdurg taluk, housing 208 people from 59 families, including 85 men, 89 women and 34 children. The camps have been opened at Palavayal, Kinnanur-Karinthalam, Perol and Klayikode villages, while 67 families have been shifted to relatives’ houses.
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