Thiruvananthapuram, Aug. 5 -- At least 26 people have lost their lives, and over 27,000 have been shifted to relief camps due to rain-related disasters in Keralam, said the Chief Minister VD Satheesan.

Providing an update on the situation, Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan on Wednesday stated that the state administration has set up 462 relief camps across various districts to provide shelter to those affected by the deluge.

"Due to the rain-related disasters, 462 relief camps are currently functioning across the state, sheltering 27,048 people. Pathanamthitta has 157 camps, Kottayam 154, and Alappuzha 81. A total of 26 deaths have been reported in the state due to the rain-related disaster. Eleven people have been injured, while four...