Pathanamthitta

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.

Floodwaters have breached new areas in Kottayam and Pathanamthitta, spreading further into Upper Kuttanad. The situation indicates expanding flood impacts in the region.

The Kerala government plans to establish a pilot disaster resilience system in Pathanamthitta, featuring a denser network of rain gauges and advanced early warning mechanisms. The Chief Minister confirmed reports of a major landslide and several minor landslides in forest areas.

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.

Heavy rain has gripped Pathanamthitta for the third day, causing flooding in low-lying regions of upper Kuttanad, including Thiruvalla and Aranmula. Rescue teams have intensified operations, with 5,940 people currently sheltered in relief camps across the district.

Hydel storage has improved, but heavy rainfall has disrupted power supply for 63,676 consumers in Pathanamthitta and Kannur districts due to damage to 3,000 distribution transformers and thousands of electrical posts.

Kerala's Chief Minister Satheesan announced emergency preparations in Pathanamthitta to address the flood situation. The CM attributed initial challenges during extreme rainfall to delayed forecasts from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), which Kerala relies on for weather monitoring.

Heavy overnight rains in central Travancore, Kerala, have caused a significant rise in river water levels, raising flood concerns in Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, and Alappuzha districts.

Moderate heavy rain continues in Kerala, prompting the Chief Minister to chair an emergency meeting. A flash flood warning has been issued for Pathanamthitta due to intense rainfall over the past two days.

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.

Pathanamthitta in Kerala is experiencing severe floods as torrential rains submerge key roads, with Ranni being the worst-affected area. The town remains under two to two-and-a-half feet of water, causing traffic to halt.

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.

Torrential rain has caused landslips and floods in Kottayam and Pathanamthitta. Authorities have issued a high alert for high ranges and downstream areas due to fears of further landslips and flash floods.

An Orange alert has been issued for nine Kerala districts on August 1, while a Yellow alert is in effect for five other districts—Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, and Kottayam—due to likely isolated heavy rainfall.

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.

Kerala Congress urged the Centre to take steps for constructing a new Mullaperiyar dam. The party held a two-day State leadership camp in Charalkunnu, Pathanamthitta on July 24 and 25, 2026.

A burglary occurred at the Kalleli Shiva Chamundi temple in Pathanamthitta, where gold ornaments and approximately ₹20,000 in cash were stolen.

An allegation of custodial torture has emerged in a POCSO case in Koodal, Pathanamthitta, Kerala. Investigators doubt the girl's claims against 10 individuals, attributing them to disappointment in a romantic relationship rather than factual events.

An abuse complaint by a minor in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta was found to be fabricated after medical examination reports confirmed no sexual assault had occurred. The minor retracted her initial allegations during further questioning.

The Koodal police have registered two cases against six individuals in connection with an alleged sexual abuse of a minor in Pathanamthitta.

Two young people from Pathanamthitta were killed in a motorcycle accident in Nedumbassery. The incident occurred on a bike, resulting in their deaths.

Protests erupted at Elohim Global Worship Centre in Omalloor, Kerala's Pathanamthitta, after allegations of child assault. BJP activists and worshippers confronted each other, demanding the arrest of Pastor Binu Vazhamuttom.

The CWC inquiry found more children were allegedly abused at a Christian worship centre in Pathanamthitta, Kerala. A case was first registered against three staff members for allegedly assaulting a boy.

Kerala's Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha districts have been issued an orange alert for June 12, while Kottayam, Thrissur, Kannur, and Kasaragod are under yellow alert for Friday due to heavy rains.

A tree fell into a school compound in Pathanamthitta during the night. The incident occurred without additional details provided in the content.

Two people were killed in a collision between a truck and a car in Pathanamthitta. The incident involved a truck and a car colliding, resulting in two fatalities.