The heavy spell of rain that has been lashing the State, combined with coastal erosion for the past four days, has claimed as many as six lives so far and caused widespread damage to property, forcing several district administrations to relocate scores of families to relief camps.
The body of a 22-year-old man, identified as Akhil, son of Kalathiparambil Thankan, Devikulam, in Idukki, who went missing while fishing was retrieved by Fire and Rescue Services personnel on Thursday.
Blocks of huge rocks fell onto the Adimali-Kumily stretch of the National Highway near Kallarkutty from the upper part of the road, blocking the traffic for a while.
