Kerala floods 2026: Kasaragod district on high alert for two more days, 208 in five relief camps

The Kasaragod District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Sunday (August 2, 2026) reviewed the monsoon situation and directed all departments to remain on high alert for the next two days as heavy rain continued to affect parts of the district. Chairing the DDMA meeting, District Collector Arjun Pandian said officials had responded effectively over the past few days and coordinated relief operations efficiently. He instructed all departments to remain prepared to tackle any emergency.

Five relief camps are currently functioning in the district — three in Vellarikundu taluk and two in Hosdurg taluk, housing 208 people from 59 families, including 85 men, 89 women and 34 children. The camps have been opened at Palavayal, Kinnanur-Karinthalam, Perol and Klayikode villages, while 67 families have been shifted to relatives’ houses.

The district has reported 11 partially damaged houses, including five in Vellarikundu taluk, three in Kasargod taluk, two in Manjeswaram taluk and one in another affected area. An orange alert remains in force along the Madur and Kariyangode rivers, and people living on the riverbanks have been advised to move to safer places or relatives’ houses.

Two landslips were reported at Thayyeni at Kattamkavala. Forest officials are attempting to identify the origin of an earlier landslip, while the Collector directed geologists, soil survey officials, hazard analysts, Forest, Revenue, and Local Self-Government department officials to jointly study the affected area. The Kanhangad Revenue Divisonal Officer has been assigned to coordinate the exercise.

The Collector also directed officials to complete damage assessment without delay through joint inspection by the Revenue, Agriculture and Local Self-Government departments to facilitate prompt disbursal of compensation.

District Medical Officer K.T. Rekha said medical officers have been assigned to all relief camps, with priority being given to pregnant women, elderly people, palliative care patients, dialysis patients and those with hypertension.

She urged for strict disease prevention measures in view of the reported H1N1 cases in the district, adding that adequate anti-viral medicines and essential drugs are available.

“Only boiled drinking water should be used in camps, and those handling food should maintain hygiene,” she said. Hospitals have also been asked to keep additional beds ready for emergencies, she added.

Officials reported that two bridges at Achamthuruthi and Bheemanady have been completely damaged. Fisheries officials said the sea remains calm and no fishers have ventured out, while the Fire and Rescue Services officials said all personnel and equipment are on standby for emergency response.