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Six Dead as Landslide and Flash Flood Hit Kerala During Heavy Rain Alert
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 08:32 AM
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A landslide and flash flood triggered by heavy rains in Kerala have killed six people, authorities said.
A landslide followed by a sudden flash flood struck a rain‑hit area of Kerala, leaving six people dead, officials confirmed. The disaster unfolded while the state was under a heavy rain alert issued by meteorological agencies.
Rescue teams were dispatched immediately to the affected zone, working to locate any survivors and retrieve the bodies of the deceased. Local authorities have urged residents to stay clear of flood‑prone valleys and to follow evacuation instructions.
The incident underscores the vulnerability of hilly regions in Kerala during the monsoon season, when intense rainfall can rapidly trigger landslides and flash floods. Officials have warned that further heavy showers could exacerbate the situation and have asked the public to remain vigilant.
Rescue teams were dispatched immediately to the affected zone, working to locate any survivors and retrieve the bodies of the deceased. Local authorities have urged residents to stay clear of flood‑prone valleys and to follow evacuation instructions.
The incident underscores the vulnerability of hilly regions in Kerala during the monsoon season, when intense rainfall can rapidly trigger landslides and flash floods. Officials have warned that further heavy showers could exacerbate the situation and have asked the public to remain vigilant.