As floodwaters gradually recede across several parts of Kerala, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rain and strong winds over the next five days, prompting the state government on Wednesday to announce an extensive relief package for flood victims along with a long-term disaster resilience programme. Addressing the media after the cabinet meeting, Chief Minister VD Satheesan said 26 people have died, 11 were injured, and four remain missing in rain-related incidents this year. Kerala CM VD Satheesan (@vdsatheesan) posts, “Key Cabinet Decisions: Emergency Relief & Rehabilitation Packages for Rain & Flood Mitigation To support citizens affected by the recent heavy rainfall and natural calamities, the Cabinet has sanctioned a comprehensive disaster… pic.twitter.com/YjMOG3Mo5Z — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 5, 2026 He said 27,048 people are currently staying in 462 relief camps, with the government ensuring that no camp accommodates more than 150 people to improve living conditions, news agency IANS reported. Preliminary assessments show that 1,882 hectares of agricultural land have been damaged, resulting in estimated losses of Rs 67 crore …