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- Kerala Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan said on Monday that the flood situation is largely under control after heavy rains killed 15 people and left seven missing.
- Special arrangements are in place in Pathanamthitta, one of the worst-hit districts, and 316 relief camps have been opened across the state.
- The government announced financial aid, including ₹10,000 for funeral expenses and up to ₹12 lakh for families who lost both house and land.
- Officials warned against rumours about dam openings, saying reservoir levels are low, and farmers have been advised to drain fields and guard against crop disease.
What to watch next
- Status of the seven people still missing
- Whether further rainfall worsens the situation in Pathanamthitta and other vulnerable districts
- Implementation of the announced compensation and relief payments to affected families
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