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2mo ago

Kerala Floods: Two Brothers Electrocuted as Heavy Rainfall Triggers Widespread Chaos

The deaths of Nithin and Ivin Biju highlight the growing dangers of the ongoing severe weather, as authorities ramp up relief efforts and issue fresh alerts for potential landslides.

Brothers, 13 and 11, electrocuted after power line falls in stream in Kerala
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Overview

  • Two brothers, aged 13 and 11, were electrocuted in Kozhikode, Kerala, after a live power line fell into a stream near their home during heavy rainfall on Sunday night.
  • The boys, identified as Nithin and Ivin Biju, were rushed to a hospital but were declared dead on arrival, underscoring the risks posed by extreme weather conditions.
  • The Kerala Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) has issued warnings for several districts, forecasting continued heavy rainfall, strong winds, and potential landslides.
  • Authorities have opened relief camps and relocated residents from vulnerable areas, with reports of flooding, tree uprooting, and waterlogging across multiple districts.
  • This tragedy has reignited memories of last year's devastating floods in Kerala, which claimed over 200 lives, amplifying the urgency for effective disaster management.