Kerala Floods Cause Rs 127.61 Crore Loss to Agriculture Sector
Kerala Floods Cause Rs 127.61 Crore Loss to Agriculture Sector
IN · Published Aug 9, 2026
Heavy rainfall and flooding in Kerala have caused significant damage to the agriculture sector, with an estimated loss of Rs 127.61 crore.
According to Kerala Agriculture Minister T Siddique, 45,904 farmers and 9,332 hectares of agricultural land have been severely affected across the state.

Impact & Risks

The floods have disrupted the livelihoods of tens of thousands of farmers, with 45,904 individuals directly impacted and 9,332 hectares of farmland damaged. The submerged agricultural lands in Kuttanad pose a severe risk to food production and economic stability in the region. Displaced families face challenges in relief camps, including limited resources and prolonged uncertainty. The floods have also strained local disaster management operations, requiring urgent intervention and financial assistance.

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