Kerala rain havoc: 2 dead, several feared trapped as landslides, floods batter state
Heavy rainfall in Kerala has triggered landslides and flash floods, resulting in at least two deaths and multiple people trapped under debris. Rescue operations are ongoing across several districts, with authorities working to evacuate stranded residents.
Why it matters
The disaster underscores the increasing vulnerability of regions to extreme weather events and the critical need for effective disaster response infrastructure.
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Incessant heavy rainfall triggered landslides, flash floods and widespread disruption across central Kerala on Saturday.The incident has left at least two people dead, several others feared trapped under debris, and prompted large-scale rescue operations in multiple districts, news agency ANI reported.The worst-hit district was Idukki, where landslides claimed two lives in separate incidents.At Adoormala, a landslide buried a house, killing Sumathi.Her husband Ravi and their son were rescued by neighbours and admitted to a hospital in Thodupuzha with injuries.Officials said the family’s house was completely destroyed, news agency PTI reported.In Vagamon, another landslide struck a house, killing Prabhakaran Nair, a native of Vaikom.Rescue teams were continuing operations to recover his body.Authorities said search operations involving the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Fire and Rescue Services, police and revenue officials were underway in the affected areas.More people feared trappedRescue teams were also searching for people feared trapped under debris in…
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