Kerala rains: CM Satheesan announces emergency preparations in Pathanamthitta to tackle flood situation
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has announced emergency measures in Pathanamthitta following severe flooding that has resulted in 15 deaths and significant agricultural damage. The state government is providing financial aid to affected families while criticizing the India Meteorological Department for delayed weather forecasts.
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It highlights the challenges of disaster management and climate-related infrastructure resilience in India's monsoon-prone regions.
An emergency meeting chaired by Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Monday (August 3, 2026) in view of the rain-related disasters reported from various districts in the State has decided to make special preparations in Pathanamthitta to tackle the flood situation in different parts of the district.
Addressing a press conference after the meeting, the Chief Minister said the overall situation was under control. The Disaster Management Secretary had already convened a review meeting and initiated precautionary measures.
The Chief Minister said the flooding was triggered by extremely heavy rainfall, with some places receiving more than 350 mm of rain. He clarified that no major dams in the State had been opened because of the heavy rainfall. Only minor dams, such as Moozhiyar, which has comparatively low storage capacity, had released water.
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