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**Summary:**

Heavy monsoon rains in Kozhikode district, Kerala, have caused significant damage, including destroyed homes, crop loss, and damage to the power supply network. Preliminary estimates show nearly 120 houses damaged and ₹5.8 crore in crop loss affecting around 4,000 farmers. The Kerala State Electricity Board has suffered a loss of ₹1.85 crore. The Revenue Department is conducting field visits to assess the total damage and will provide compensation to affected individuals. Priority will be given to families of those electrocuted. Many families have returned home from relief camps as weather improves, but some remain.

**News Article:**

**Kerala Reels From Monsoon Damage: Kozhikode Hit Hard by Heavy Rains**

**Kozhikode, Kerala – May 29, 2025** – Torrential monsoon rains have battered Kozhikode district in Kerala, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. Authorities are scrambling to assess the damage and provide relief to affected residents.

Initial reports indicate that nearly 120 houses have been damaged within the past week due to the relentless downpour. The agricultural sector has also been severely impacted, with preliminary estimates placing crop losses at ₹5.8 crore, affecting approximately 4,000 farmers. Approximately 110 hectares of crops were ruined.

The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has reported a loss of ₹1.85 crore due to damage to its power supply network, leaving many areas without electricity.

The Revenue Department is currently conducting field visits to affected areas to compile a detailed estimate of the losses. This information will be used to determine the level of compensation to be provided to those who have suffered damage to their homes, agricultural land, and other property.

“Field visits by Revenue department squads have already been completed in several locations to ascertain the loss. More areas will be covered in the coming days,” said a senior Revenue department official.

Priority is being given to providing compensation to the families of four individuals who tragically died due to electrocution during the recent rains.

While many families have returned to their homes from temporary relief camps as weather conditions have improved, around 40 families remain in these camps, awaiting further assistance.

The incident serves as a stark reminder of the impact of the monsoon season and the urgent need for effective disaster preparedness and mitigation measures. Authorities are urging residents to exercise caution and follow safety guidelines to prevent further accidents.

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