The torrential rain that has been lashing the district for the past two days has caused extensive damage in the district. Most of the rivers in the district are in spate.
Thirty-two relief camps have been opened in the district. Of them, 18 are in Chalakudy taluk, nine in Kodungalloor, two in Chavakkad and three are in Mukundapuram taluks. In all, 1,268 people from 396 families have been shifted to the camps.