Kerala Floods: CM Pinarayi Vijayan Orders Hourly Assessment as Five Missing in Nilambur

Heavy monsoon rains have triggered widespread flooding across Kerala, prompting state authorities to activate emergency protocols. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan ordered an hourly assessment of water levels and damage to ensure a coordinated response and timely relief for affected communities.

In the town of Nilambur, fast‑moving floodwaters swept away five individuals, prompting swift action by the district disaster management team. Rescue personnel, supported by local volunteers and the Indian Navy, have been deployed with boats and inflatable rafts to locate the missing and evacuate residents from vulnerable low‑lying areas.

The CM’s directive aims to provide real‑time data to the disaster management department, enabling authorities to allocate resources where they are most needed. Officials have urged citizens to stay alert, avoid crossing inundated roads, and follow instructions from local police and rescue teams as the situation continues to evolve.