Kerala floods 2026: clean-up begins in Kottayam as rain fury leaves trail of destruction

Clean-up operations have started in Kottayam, Kerala, following severe floods in 2026, which have disrupted normal life in areas like Erattupetta, Pala, Kanjirappally, and Koottickal. Many houses are now uninhabitable, and a holiday has been declared for all educational institutions in the district.