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Ministers inspected the Thottappally spillway, ordering faster floodwater discharge into the sea, dismantling a highway bridge, and implementing debris removal to prevent flooding.
Malappuram's Mining and Geology Department is forming a special squad to stop illegal mining, following concerns it caused a recent landslip. An explanation is also sought regarding the landslide.
Educational institutions in Thiruvalla taluk, Pathanamthitta, will close on August 6 due to heavy rain and relief camps, with other taluks exempting only schools used for shelter.
Kerala's Cabinet will accord state honours to R Rajesh, a disaster response trainer who died during rescue operations, and complete his unfinished home, alongside enhanced flood relief measures.
School holidays are declared by District Collectors based on actual rainfall, flooding, and safety reports, not social media demand, though red alerts often lead to closures.
Kerala's cabinet has increased financial aid for flood victims, offering up to ₹12 lakh for lost homes, ₹10,000 immediate relief, and ₹8 lakh for deceased. Crop loss assistance and shop support were also boosted.
Kerala's flood-prone areas are adopting amphibious housing, where homes float upwards on guide posts during floods, inspired by UK and Dutch designs, offering a resilient solution.
Kerala faces continued heavy rainfall forecasts until August 10, with orange alerts issued for several districts, warning of potential waterlogging, landslides, and disruption to transport and power.
District administration has imposed travel restrictions on key ghat roads and inter-state vehicle movement due to an IMD Red Alert forecasting extremely heavy rainfall in Wayanad.
Rajesh demonstrated immense selflessness by giving away his life jacket to the person he was saving, despite knowing he could swim.
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