Uprooted tree kills two plantation workers in Idukki; Rain intensifying in district

MANKULAM: Two women died after an uprooted tree fell over them amid heavy downpour in Idukki today. The victims have been identified as Silliyamma and Veeralakshmi from Unnathi in Sinkkudi, Mankulam. The tree fell on them while they were working in a cardamom plantation. The bodies were shifted to the Adimali Taluk Hospital.

Idukki district is under orange alert today, as strong winds and heavy rain continue across various parts of the district.

Meanwhile, heavy rain continues across various districts in the state. In light of warnings for extremely heavy rainfall, a complete ban has been imposed today on resorts, homestays, adventure tourism activities, and trekking in areas prone to disasters. District Collectors directed the secretaries of the respective local self-government institutions to take necessary measures to relocate people from these disaster-prone areas to safer locations.