The record
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- Heavy monsoon rains and flooding in Kerala have killed 15 people, with 7 still missing, Chief Minister V.D.
- Satishan told a press conference.
- The government has opened 316 relief camps sheltering 11,018 people, with deaths reported across districts including Kottayam, Malappuram, Kollam and Ernakulam.
- Rescue efforts include 14 fishing boats, two helicopters from Tamil Nadu, and NDRF teams, while the weather office has forecast more heavy rain with winds up to 50-60 km/h and warned fishermen to stay ashore.
- The state announced compensation of Rs 8 lakh per deceased victim and raised the payment for families who lost houses in landslides to Rs 12 lakh.
What to watch next
- Whether the 7 missing people are found as searches continue
- Impact of the IMD's forecast of heavy rain with strong winds on August 3 and 6
- Whether the situation worsens in Pathanamthitta and if ITBP and DSC forces are deployed
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