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- Kerala Chief Minister V.D.
- Satheesan chaired an emergency meeting on August 3, 2026 after heavy rainfall and flooding left 15 people dead, seven missing, over 11,000 people in relief camps, and about 165 hectares of crops destroyed.
- The government announced special flood preparations in Pathanamthitta, immediate relief payments of ₹10,000 for funeral expenses and for families returning from relief camps, and enhanced compensation including ₹8 lakh for deaths and ₹12 lakh for houses destroyed in landslips.
- The Chief Minister said the overall situation was under control, no major dams had been opened, and blamed delayed forecasts from the India Meteorological Department for difficulties in the initial hours.
- He also warned of strict action against those spreading false information about dam water releases.
What to watch next
- Whether rainfall and flooding intensify in Pathanamthitta, where special preparations have been made
- Any changes to IMD forecast protocols after Kerala flagged delayed warnings
- Enforcement of the government's warning against social media misinformation
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