Thiruvananthapuram, Aug. 2 -- Eight people have died, eight others remain missing and thirteen people have sustained injuries in rain-related incidents in Keralam, while 5,792 people have been shifted to 209 relief camps across the state.

An official release said that Chief Minister VD Satheesan continues to remain in touch with the ministers in charge of various districts and district administrations regarding the rain-related situation in the state.

Rainfall has reduced compared to the previous day, bringing some relief. Cleaning and sanitation operations have begun in flood-affected areas, and political workers and voluntary organisations have been urged to participate in the cleaning drives. The government said it would extend all n...