Kerala floods 2026: death toll climbs to 18 even as rain intensity abates

CM Satheesan says the situation in most districts is now under control following a decline in rainfall. Eighteen people lost their lives in rain-related incidents, while three others remain missing, according to official figures.

CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela- The Mines and Geosciences Bureau in Cagayan Valley has been monitoring 608 “landslide-threatened and flood-prone barangays” due to the 100-millimeter rainfall dumped by Tropical Depression Luis on Monday and the next three days. MGB revealed this during an online pre-disaster risk assessment me

Heavy rains lashed Kerala on Saturday, causing landslides and widespread flooding. Six people died in rain-related incidents, with several others rescued from affected areas. Authorities launched large-scale rescue and evacuation operations, setting up numerous relief camps for displaced residents. Landslides and flood