Keralam Rain

A holiday has been declared today for schools in the Kuttanad taluk of Alappuzha district due to persistent waterlogging.

The state will introduce modern equipment and additional marine ambulances while strengthening the response system for accidents at sea.

Three from Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam districts went missing after fishing boat capsized in the sea.

The Upper Kuttanad and Kuttanad regions of Alappuzha remained inundated, though floodwaters were gradually receding, officials said.

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.