Keralam Rain

Schools to remain closed in six districts on 8 August, as flooding, transport disruptions and crop losses continue.

Agriculture Minister T Siddique said that as of Thursday, 36,829 farmers have been affected by the rain and flooding.

Gautam Krishna, youth who went missing after the fishing boat capsized near Puthenthura, had accompanied his father and grandfather for fishing.

Following the heavy rain, the district administrations in Ernakulam and Thrissur announced a holiday for educational institutions.

Educational institutions remain closed in eight districts as authorities urge residents to stay vigilant.

Educational institutions remain closed in certain taluk-level institutions which are working as relief camps.

Rainfall ranging from 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm is expected within a 24-hour period.

Around 6,000 people are staying in 85 relief camps in Thiruvalla, while waterlogging continues in Upper Kuttanad.

Satheesan said Rajesh was a dedicated responder who had previously volunteered during past Kerala floods and the Wayanad disaster.

A Kallakkadal warning has also been issued for parts of Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam and Alappuzha districts.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for nine districts tomorrow as heavy rains continue to lash Kerala.

Pathanamthitta recorded the highest departure from normal rainfall, receiving 275.5 mm against its normal of 49.7 mm, an excess of 454%.

Satheesan said that the system will be implemented as pilot project in Pathanamthitta district.