Kerala floods 2026: Two taluks in Idukki record over 200 mm rainfall
Heavy rainfall in Kerala's Idukki district has triggered multiple landslides and caused significant damage, with two taluks recording over 200 mm of rain. Local authorities and relief organizations are responding by setting up relief camps and installing additional rain gauges to monitor the extreme weather.
Why it matters
Increased frequency of extreme rainfall events in mountainous regions highlights the urgent need for better disaster preparedness and localized monitoring.
Two taluks in Idukki district witnessed over 200 mm of rainfall on Saturday, triggering a series of landslips and widespread damage across the region.
According to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data recorded from Friday morning to Saturday morning, Peerumade taluk recorded 213 mm of rainfall, while Thodupuzha taluk recorded 212.2 mm. The district received an average rainfall of 143 mm during the same period.
Climatologist Gopakumar Cholayil noted that both the taluks receiving over 200 mm of rain directly contributed to the landslips. “When over 100 mm of rainfall occurs in a single hour in a localised area, it can be considered a cloudburst. Both the taluks received extremely heavy rainfall, leading to massive damage. Based on private rain gauge data, the actual rainfall in these areas was very high,” he said.
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