Published on : 18 Oct 2025, 9:55 am

New Delhi : The hilly district of Idukki in Kerala witnessed intense rainfall on Friday, leading to severe flooding, mudslides, and minor landslips across several regions. The downpour particularly affected the Peerumade and Udumbanchola taluks, where waterlogging and landslips disrupted normal life.

Areas including Kumily, Nedumkandam, Cumbummettu, Balagram, Thookupalam, and Balanpilla City reported extensive flooding, with numerous homes and shops submerged under rising waters. Five residents were rescued from waterlogged houses in Kumily, while 42 families were moved to safer locations as a precautionary measure.

In response to surging water levels, authorities opened four shutters at the Kallarkutty dam, releasing 160 cusecs of water,

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