Nilambur, Sept. 21 -- Following the devastating flash flood at TK Colony along the Kottappuzha River in Malappuram's Pookkottumpadam, Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan on Monday visited the residences of Rafiq and Sajjad, both Vandoor natives who died in the flash flood in Malappuram district.

He was seen interacting with the families of the deceased and consoling them during this hard time.

Speaking on the disaster during a media interaction, Satheesan said that the government would work to ensure that the area around the Kottappuzha River is protected going forward.

"An unfortunate disaster happened yesterday. Six people were involved in this accident. Five mortal remains were recovered, and one person is still missing... Unfortuna...