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Floodwaters Surge into New Areas of Kottayam and Pathanamthitta Amid Kerala Rains
✍️ thehindu.com
🗓 05 Aug 2026, 05:03 PM
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Heavy rains in Kerala have pushed floodwaters into previously unaffected areas of Kottayam and Pathanamthitta districts, causing widespread inundation and disrupting local traffic.
Heavy rainfall over the past 48 hours has caused floodwaters to breach new areas in the districts of Kottayam and Pathanamthitta, Kerala. The deluge has inundated low‑lying villages and agricultural fields that were not previously prone to flooding.
Local residents report that roads leading to main markets have become impassable, and several houses have been damaged by rising water levels. Emergency services have been deployed to evacuate stranded families and provide temporary shelter.
The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority has issued a warning for the remaining districts in the region and is coordinating with the police and the Indian Army to conduct rescue operations. Authorities have also urged residents to stay away from flooded areas and to follow official advisories.
Local residents report that roads leading to main markets have become impassable, and several houses have been damaged by rising water levels. Emergency services have been deployed to evacuate stranded families and provide temporary shelter.
The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority has issued a warning for the remaining districts in the region and is coordinating with the police and the Indian Army to conduct rescue operations. Authorities have also urged residents to stay away from flooded areas and to follow official advisories.