Heavy Rain Claims Four Lives in Kerala as Landslides, Wall Collapse and Power Disruptions Hit Several Districts

Torrential rainfall continued to batter several parts of Kerala on Saturday, claiming four lives and causing widespread damage to infrastructure, roads and residential areas. The intense overnight rainfall triggered landslides, debris flows and the collapse of a retaining wall in Malappuram district, prompting authorities to step up emergency response measures across the affected regions.

Malabar River Festival Kayaking Suspended in Kozhikode After Heavy Rain Triggers Safety Concerns

The white-water kayaking competitions at the Malabar River Festival have been suspended after continuous heavy rainfall caused water levels in the Chalipuzha River to rise sharply, creating unsafe conditions for participants and officials. The decision was announced on Saturday as authorities intensified precautionary measures across parts of Kerala that continue to receive widespread rainfall.