Idukki

IMD issued an orange alert for seven Kerala districts — Kasaragod, Kannur, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, and Alappuzha — on August 6. The remaining seven districts are under a yellow alert for isolated heavy rain.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for eight districts in Kerala on August 4, including Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod due to heavy rains.

Thankaraj rescued his family before a mudslide struck Idukki during the 2026 Kerala floods but was later trapped under mud and saved by neighbors. The family lost their home and vehicles and is seeking government aid to rebuild their lives.

Heavy rainfall continues in Idukki, Kerala, leading to rising dam water levels. Isolated incidents of mudslides and fallen trees have been reported across the district.

The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for 12 districts in Kerala, warning of heavy rains, flash floods, mudslides, and inundation on August 2.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has upgraded the rain alert to red for eight districts in Kerala, including Idukki, Kottayam, and Kozhikode, due to expected extremely heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours following intense overnight rains. The alert covers Idukki, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod.

A landslip in Adoormala, Idukki, caused at least one death. Heavy rainfall prompted the Idukki District Collector to declare a holiday for all educational institutions.

The IMD issued heavy rainfall warnings for Kerala from July 30 to August 2, 2026, with orange alerts for Kannur, Kasaragod, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, and Idukki on Friday, and yellow alerts for the rest of the state.

Rising malaria cases among migrant plantation workers in Kerala’s Idukki district have sparked concern, with nearly 280 cases reported this year. Officials warn of a high risk of local transmission.

Large real estate groups have purchased 25 acres of land in Wagamon's meadows, a major tourist attraction, for construction. The encroachment on government land in the area is reported to be increasing.

A school student was seriously injured in a wild gaur attack in Kerala’s Idukki while waiting for an autorickshaw to take him to school.

A probe has uncovered an alleged ₹10-crore fraud at Thopramkudy Co-operative Bank in Idukki, which is controlled by CPI(M). The investigation reveals financial misconduct at the bank.

The revenue department conducted an eviction drive at Mullanthandu near Pooppara in Idukki, clearing encroachment and reclaiming 4 acres of government land.

The Spices Board has confirmed a decline in cardamom production in Idukki due to the El Niño effect. IMD data shows that the district received only 492 mm of rainfall by July 14, significantly below the normal 1,096.6 mm during the monsoon season.

An infestation of African snails is threatening cardamom plantations in Idukki. The situation poses a risk to the region's agricultural output.

QR code scanners have been installed in all police stations in Idukki district, allowing the public to scan and provide ratings. Stations receiving low grades will require personnel to undergo training for improved services.

Heavy rains continue in Kerala as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues an orange alert in three districts and a yellow alert in six others, including Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kannur, and Kasaragod.

A cardamom estate worker was killed when a tree fell on her in Idukki. The incident occurred at a cardamom estate in the region.

The Kerala High Court has initiated a suo motu public interest litigation (PIL) into allegations of large-scale tree-felling and unauthorized construction on 296 acres of cardamom title land at Gudanpara Estate in Idukki, under the Ponmudi Forest Section, Devikulam Range.

The Kerala Assembly is considering a feasibility study to establish airstrips in Idukki, Wayanad, and Kasaragod. The initiative aims to facilitate operations of small aircraft and helicopters to improve aviation connectivity and emergency transport during natural disasters.

Around 296 acres of land in Idukki, claimed by local and Tamil Nadu residents, is being cleared under the guise of cardamom farming. The Forest department has registered three cases for rare tree felling, but illegal activities persist, raising concerns about landslides and wildlife habitat destruction.

NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman advocates for innovative projects in backward areas of Idukki, emphasizing focused interventions in scheduled caste and scheduled tribe welfare, health, and nutrition.

Two youths from Tamil Nadu were arrested for sexually abusing minors in Idukki. The accused contacted the girls through social media and traveled to Munnar to meet them.

The Kerala Budget offers hope for resolving land-related issues faced by farmers in Idukki. The announcement signals potential policy interventions to address agricultural land disputes in the region.

The Kerala Revised Budget proposes encouraging multi-cropping in hilly areas and a legal amendment to support it, which has been welcomed by planters and plantation associations in Idukki. The initiative aims to provide relief to crisis-hit tea planters through agricultural diversification.

The revised Budget accelerates special development packages for the backward districts of Kasaragod, Wayanad, and Idukki. These initiatives aim to boost development in these regions.

A man was found dead in a suspected wild elephant attack in Idukki. The incident is under investigation.

Two cases of shigellosis have been reported in Kerala's Idukki district, affecting two children aged four and nine. The infections were detected in the Kanjikuzhi panchayat area.

Penshurst Estate, part of Malankara Plantations, has constructed new worker housing units called 'layams' in Bon Ami, located on the Elappara-Vagamon route in Idukki.

A master plan is being developed to address human-animal conflict in Idukki. The initiative aims to mitigate tensions between humans and animals in the region.

Abandoned plantations in Idukki are contributing to human-wildlife conflicts, with a tiger hiding in overgrown tea estates and nearby communities experiencing frequent wild elephant attacks.

After a 25-year gap, 236 families in the Muthamma settlement under Chinnakkanal village in Idukki were granted title deeds. Officials confirmed the distribution of the deeds to the families in the settlement.

A woman was killed and her daughter injured when they encountered two wild elephants in Kerala’s Idukki. The incident occurred while the woman was walking her daughter to school, and heavy rain and thick mist prevented her from noticing the animals.