One dead, two missing as heavy rain batters Kannur; Wayanad gets respite
Heavy monsoon rains in Kerala's Kannur and Kasaragod districts have caused flooding, landslides, and infrastructure damage. One death has been confirmed, with two people missing as rescue operations continue in affected villages.
Why it matters
Extreme weather events in the region highlight the vulnerability of high-range areas to climate-induced disasters and the strain on local emergency services.
Heavy rain continued to batter Kannur and Kasaragod districts on Sunday (August 2, 2026), inundating low-lying areas, triggering landslips, disrupting road traffic and forcing hundreds of people to evacuate to relief camps.
In Kannur, heavy rain affected 32 villages. One person died, two people, including a rescue volunteer, went missing after being swept away by swollen rivers, and one person was injured. The deceased was identified as Rareesh of Kalashparambath.
Four landslips were reported and 47 houses sustained partial damage. According to the district administration, 905 people were staying in 18 relief camps, while Iritty taluk remained the worst affected. A major landslip at Chekuthan Thodu near Palchuram in Kottiyoor blocked the road after huge boulders fell onto the carriageway.
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