Revenue Minister says Kerala prepared, situation under control despite rain havoc
Kerala Revenue Minister A P Anilkumar said the government is fully prepared for rain-related emergencies like landslides and flooding.
Relief camps have been opened in vulnerable areas; people in high-risk zones will be shifted to camps as a precaution.
Heavy rain is expected to continue in northern Kerala, with red alerts issued and winds up to 50 kmph forecast.
On Chief Minister V D Satheesan's directions, Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob is coordinating relief in Idukki and Kottayam; NDRF personnel have been deployed.
Minor landslides and traffic disruptions occurred, including debris near Koodoor Nooradi bridge in Malappuram, which has been cleared.
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