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Three Dead, One Missing as Heavy Rain Batters State; Orange Alert in 9 Districts

The New Indian Express Kochi

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July 27, 2025

Heavy rain and strong winds wreaked havoc across Kerala on Saturday, leaving three persons dead, one missing, and widespread damage reported from multiple districts.

- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE @Kochi

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) upgraded its rain alert to 'red' for Ernakulam, Idukki, and Thrissur districts by evening, signaling extremely heavy rainfall. An 'orange alert' remains in place for nine districts, while a 'yellow alert' is in effect for the remaining three. Air traffic was also hit, with Kochi airport diverting three flights due to low visibility.

In Kannur, two persons died in separate rain-related incidents. Eniyadan Chandran, a 78-year-old man, died after a tree fell on his house when a severe storm hit Kolayad. Anthony, 50, a native of Kanyakumari, died after a fibre boat capsized at the Chootad estuary in Madayi.

In Idukki, Leelavathi, 60, a resident of Thevaram in Tamil Nadu, succumbed to injuries when a tree fell on her while she was working in a plantation in Udumbanchola.

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