Cyclone havoc in Kannur: Elderly man killed, fisherman lacking

A 78-year-old man died early Saturday (July 26, 2025) after a tree fell on his home throughout a extreme cyclone that hit the Kolayad area of Kannur district.

The deceased has been recognized as Eniyadan Chandran of Peruva Thettumal. The incident occurred round 2 a.m. when sturdy winds uprooted a tree that crashed onto his residence.

Chandran, who was inside on the time, succumbed to accidents on the spot. Local authorities and rescue groups rushed to the scene however have been unable to avoid wasting him.

In one other incident, a fisherman went lacking, who went in a small boat in Palakkode in Kannur.

Two of them ventured into the Moottam Palakkode river after ranging from Chootad seaside. However, within the sturdy winds, they misplaced path and the boat went turtle. Both fell into the river. While considered one of them managed to swim to the financial institution, Abraham reportedly went lacking.

Massive tree felling and energy disconnection has been reported, particularly within the hilly areas of the district.

Meanwhile, the Indian Meteorological Department has warned of continued remoted heavy rainfall throughout the State within the coming days. A low-pressure system persists from the Maharashtra coast to the Kerala coast, whereas a extreme low-pressure system stays lively over the West Bengal coast and the northwestern Bay of Bengal. This system is prone to transfer towards West Bengal, northern Odisha and Jharkhand inside the subsequent 24 hours, probably intensifying climate circumstances.