Goa, Aug. 3 -- Heavy rain continued to wreak havoc across Kerala, with Chief Minister VD Satheesan on Sunday confirming that eight people have lost their lives, eight others remain missing and 13 have been injured in rain-related incidents across the state.

According to a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office, torrential rain on Saturday triggered landslides, flooding and extensive damage to homes and infrastructure in several districts.

The state government said 27 houses were completely destroyed, while another 196 sustained partial damage. As a precautionary measure, 5,792 people have been evacuated and accommodated in 209 relief camps set up across Kerala.

Expressing condolences to the families of the victims, Satheesan a...