Kerala: Death toll climbs to 27, expert panel to take call on opening of dams

As many as 2,600 families have been evacuated from flood-affected areas in Kerala, including Kottayam, Kokkayar, Alappuzha, and Pathanamthitta.

Directing authorities to ensure adequate food supply to the evacuees, CM Pinarayi Vijayan has also announced the formation of an expert committee to decide on the opening of dams.