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DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

Flash rain causes landslide in Kottayam rural area, one death reported

A landslide occurred in the Kottayam rural area due to strong flash rain, resulting in one death and damage to houses.

DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

Weather monitoring systems failed to predict severe rain in Vagamon and Teekoy areas

Weather monitoring systems failed to predict the severe rain that caused massive damage in the Vagamon and Teekoy areas. Residents allege…

DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

CM directs hourly assessment of rain situation; SMS alerts issued in Kottayam and Idukki

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan directed that the situation in the state be assessed on an hourly basis due to heavy rain. The disaster…

DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

Catholicos Baselios Marthoma Mathews Trithiyan praises Ramesh Chennithala as 'Ramesh Thufan'

Catholicos Baselios Marthoma Mathews Trithiyan addressed the gathering in Kottayam, referring to Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala as 'Ramesh…

DistrictKottayam21 September 2026

Heavy rain in Idukki and Kottayam's hilly areas; 2 deaths in Kottakkamboor due to landslide

Heavy rain is continuing across the state; heavy rain is reported in Idukki and Kottayam's hilly areas. Two people died in Kottakkamboor due…

PoliticsKottayam21 September 2026

New office bearers elected for Kerala State Labour Federation at Vaikom conference

New office bearers for the Kerala State Labour Federation (A.I.T.U.C) were elected at the state conference held in Vaikom. The election took…

DistrictKottayam20 September 2026

Landslide claims life of two-wheeler rider in Kottayam; heavy rain continues

A two-wheeler rider died after a landslide in Theekoy, Erattupetta, Velathussery, amid fears of landslides and flash floods in the eastern…

TransportKottayam20 September 2026

Man Dies After House Collapses on Him in Kottayam

A man died in Kottayam after a house collapsed on him.

WeatherKottayam20 September 2026

High-ranges of Kottayam receive heavy rain

The high-ranges of Kottayam received heavy rain.

DistrictKottayam20 September 2026

Orange Alert Issued for Two Districts; Water Level Rise Possible in Meenachil

The central weather department has issued an Orange Alert for Kottayam and Idukki districts due to the possibility of extremely heavy rain.…

WeatherKottayam20 September 2026

Low pressure in the Bay of Bengal: Heavy rain continues in the state; landslides reported in Idukki and Kottayam

A low pressure area in the Bay of Bengal is causing heavy rain across the state. Landslides have been reported in Idukki and Kottayam.

WeatherKottayam20 September 2026

Heavy Rain Reported in Kottayam; Water Level Rises in Meenachil River

Heavy rain has been reported in the eastern region of Kottayam. Areas including Teekoy, Thalanaadu, Poonjar, Adivaram, and Vagamon are…

PoliticsKottayam20 September 2026

CPM considering reviving Suresh Kurup and T. Sasidharan in state leadership

CPM is reportedly considering bringing former DFIVI State Secretary T. Sasidharan and former Kottayam MP Suresh Kurup back into the CPM…

DistrictKottayam20 September 2026

Heavy rain in Vagamon, Vellikkulam, Theekoy areas: Caution advised for low-lying areas including Pala

Due to heavy rain in Vagamon, Vellikkulam, and Theekoy areas, a landslide has blocked traffic on the Vagamon–Erattupetta road. Authorities…

WeatherKottayam20 September 2026

Heavy rain continues in Kottayam district's eastern region; water levels rise in rivers

Heavy rain continues in the hilly areas of Kottayam district. The rain started around 3 PM. Due to a landslide on the Vagamon-Erattupetta…

WeatherKottayam20 September 2026

Yellow Alert Issued for 7 Districts in Kerala; Kottayam Included in Rainfall Warning

The weather department has issued a Yellow Alert for 7 districts in the state today. Kottayam is among the districts receiving rainfall…

Faith & festivalsKottayam20 September 2026

Minister K. Muralidharan expresses strong disagreement with Devaswom Board President

Devaswom Minister K. Muralidharan stated his disagreement with the Devaswom Board President. He expressed strong dissatisfaction regarding…

HealthKottayam20 September 2026

Temporary Staff Suspended, Doctor Warned Over Swapped X-ray at Konni Medical College

A temporary staff member has been suspended following the incident of swapping X-rays at Konni Medical College. The superintendent found…

CrimeKottayam20 September 2026

KSEB employee's alleged misconduct against police in Kottayam

Police questioned a person for driving a vehicle under the influence. An alleged incident involving a KSEB employee against the police…

CrimeKottayam19 September 2026

KSEB Lineman Attacks Police During Breathalyzer Check in Kottayam

Injured police officers sought treatment at the District General Hospital.