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SITUATION UPDATE
• The southwest monsoon made an early onset in Kerala, bringing with it widespread heavy rainfall that has caused significant damage to life, property, and critical infrastructure across multiple districts of the state.
• As of today, four rain-related fatalities have been confirmed from across the state. These include tragic incidents of electrocution and drowning, which occurred as people attempted to navigate flooded areas or came into contact with live wires in waterlogged zones
• A total of 29 houses have been fully destroyed due to the unrelenting rainfall, while 868 homes have suffered partial damage. The Ernakulam district experienced additional challenges when localised whirlwinds swept through several parts of the region, damaging over 50 houses, with at least one home completely flattened by the force of the wind.
• In coastal regions, particularly in Alappuzha, high sea waves and rapid coastal erosion have endangered communities and claimed lives. Authorities have placed the fishing community on high alert, suspending all fishing activity and issuing strict advisories
• In the hill district of Wayanad, 38 families were evacuated from high-risk areas and relocated to safety. The district administration has established seven relief camps to house these evacuees, providing them with essential services and shelter. Statistical Overview District affected: 12 No. of Causalities: 04 Houses Damaged: Fully: 29 Partially: Relief Camps: Ernakulam: Wayanad: Kozhikode: 868 360 07 03 Inmates in Relief Camp: Ernakulam: 58,512 Kozhikode: Wayanad: 88 38 Families
• Kozhikode has also been affected by the heavy rains. Three relief camps have been opened to accommodate those displaced or at risk—two within Kozhikode city and one in Vadakara. As of now, 88 individuals are staying in these camps. With water levels rising in nearby rivers, authorities are closely monitoring areas prone to flooding, particularly those adjacent to the Poonoor River.
• The increased rainfall has forced dam authorities to begin controlled water releases to manage reservoir levels and prevent overflow. In the Peruvannamuzhi Dam, shutters were opened, resulting in increased water flow into the Kuttiady River. The Poonoor River, already rising from upstream runoff, poses a growing threat to riverside settlements. Meanwhile, in the Kannur district, 14 out of 16 shutters of the Pazhassi Dam were opened on Monday, releasing a substantial volume of water.
• Thedistrict administration Ernakulam, opened 360 relief camps and shifted 58,512 people to the camps as intermittent heavy rain and winds continued to lash Kochi city and its suburbs on Monday. A total of 51 houses were damaged in Paravur, Kanayannur, Muvattupuzha, Aluva and Kothamangalam taluks. Of this, one has been fully damaged. There are 27 camps in the coastal areas that now accommodate 8,700 people.
• In Idukki, the shutters of both the Lower Periyar Dam and the Malankara Dam have been opened following increased inflow from surrounding catchment areas.
• Kottayam district has reported waterlogging in multiple low-lying regions, particularly in the Kanjirappally and Meenachil taluks. The local administration is deploying pumps and coordinating road clearance where trees have been uprooted, and waterlogging has blocked essential routes.
• In Pathanamthitta, the administration has issued a yellow alert for residents living along the banks of the Manimala River.