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Heavy rains lashed several parts of Kerala on Sunday, triggering flash floods, landslides and mudslides that killed five people and left two others missing. The incidents were reported from Malappuram, Kottayam and Idukki districts, prompting authorities to step up rescue operations, monitor vulnerable areas and prepare for possible evacuations. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast more rain over the next few days, keeping the state on alert.
Flash Flood Sweeps Away Five in Malappuram
The most serious incident occurred in the Kottapuzha River in the Nilambur-Amarambalam area of Malappuram district. Police said a group of five people from Vandoor entered the river for a bath on Sunday evening.
A local resident managed to rescue one person, while Fire and Rescue Services personnel later recovered the bodies of two others. Two people remained missing, and search operations continued in the area.
Landslide Death in Kottayam
In Kottayam district, a 35-year-old woman from Tamil Nadu died after a landslide struck near Teekoy. Police identified the victim as Sangeetha Arul Lal, a resident of Chennai.
Sangeetha and her friend were reportedly returning from Vagamon when mud fell onto the road and trapped her as she travelled on a scooter. Her friend escaped with injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.
Two Killed in Idukki Mudslide
In Idukki district, two people died after a mudslide struck a shed where people had taken shelter from the rain in Kottakamboor. The victims were trapped when soil and debris came down from the hillside and damaged the structure. Another woman was injured in the incident and was taken for medical treatment.
Emergency agencies are monitoring locations where landslides, flash floods and sudden rises in water levels are possible.
IMD Raises Weather Alert
The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall in parts of Kerala over the next four days and warned of thunderstorms at isolated places. Weather alerts in Kottayam and Idukki were upgraded from yellow to orange as conditions worsened.
An orange alert indicates the possibility of very heavy rainfall, generally between 11 centimetres and 20 centimetres in 24 hours. A yellow alert indicates heavy rainfall between 6 centimetres and 11 centimetres. Authorities have advised residents in vulnerable locations to follow official warnings and avoid unnecessary travel during intense rain.
Chief Minister Orders Hourly Monitoring
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has directed officials to review the rain situation every hour. The Disaster Management Authority Commissioner held discussions with district collectors in Idukki and Kottayam to assess preparedness and coordinate response measures.
SMS alerts were issued to residents in the two districts, while collectors were instructed to monitor conditions closely and arrange evacuations wherever necessary. The Chief Minister also directed the deployment of a Disaster Management Force team to the Nilambur-Amarambalam area to support rescue operations.
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Rescue Efforts Continue
Search teams are continuing efforts to locate the two people missing after the Malappuram flash flood. Rescue operations are being carried out while authorities monitor river levels and changing weather conditions.
Kerala has experienced a relatively weak monsoon this year, with the IMD reporting a rainfall deficit of 28 per cent between June 1 and September 17. However, short spells of intense rainfall can still cause dangerous flash floods and landslides, particularly in mountainous areas.
With more rain forecast, the state administration is focusing on continuous monitoring, emergency response and public safety. The immediate priorities remain finding the missing people, supporting affected families and preventing further casualties as adverse weather conditions continue across Kerala.
