Kerala Cabinet approves ₹8 lakh each for families of rain victims in Malappuram, Idukki and Kottayam

29 September 2026

The Kerala Cabinet on 23 September 2026 decided to give ₹8 lakh each to the families of those who lost their lives in the rain-related disasters in Malappuram, Idukki and Kottayam districts. Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan said nine deaths were covered, including a flash flood in the Kottapuzha river near Nilambur and landslides and other rain-related incidents in Idukki and Kottayam. The same meeting decided on a coordinated road safety campaign under the Transport Department, combining awareness with strict action against violations.