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**Summary:**

Following days of rough weather and heavy rainfall, eight of nine missing fishermen from Thiruvananthapuram district have been found safe off the coast of Tamil Nadu. One fisherman remains missing, and one has been confirmed dead. The district administration has opened relief camps for displaced families and reports significant crop damage. MLAs are urging action to address hazardous trees. The district enjoyed a break from the heavy rain on Saturday.

**News Article:**

**Eight Fishermen Rescued, One Still Missing After Rough Weather in Thiruvananthapuram**

**THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, May 31, 2025** – Relief swept through coastal communities in Thiruvananthapuram district on Saturday as news broke that eight of the nine fishermen reported missing at sea had been found alive. The fishermen, caught in rough weather earlier in the week, were rescued off the coast of Tamil Nadu.

Four men were aboard the boat “Sahayamatha”, and four men were rescued from the boat “Fathima Matha”. Efforts are continuing to locate the ninth fisherman, Stellas, who was onboard a third boat “Anu”. Tragically, the body of Antony, 52, also from the “Anu”, was recovered on Friday. The remaining three men from the “Anu” swam to safety. All the fishermen are residents of Vizhinjam, Pozhiyoor, and surrounding areas.

The district administration has established two relief camps in Thiruvananthapuram and Neyyattinkara taluks to provide temporary shelter for families displaced by the heavy rains. Seventy-nine people from 34 families are currently residing in these camps. The recent rainfall has also caused extensive damage to the agriculture sector, with reported crop losses amounting to ₹22.3 lakh on May 30th alone. Crop damage affected 2.58 hectares in Perunkadavila block, 0.44 hectares in Athiyannur block and two hectares in Vamapanpuram

Meanwhile, local MLAs are calling for urgent action to address the danger posed by weakened trees and overhanging branches. V.K. Prasanth, MLA, highlighted multiple incidents of falling trees in Vattiyurkavu, urging a comprehensive survey to identify and address potentially hazardous trees. Ten trees along the National Highway at Attingal had toppled in the past few days.

After a prolonged period of heavy rainfall, Thiruvananthapuram district experienced a respite on Saturday. The India Meteorological Department has not issued any heavy rainfall alerts for the district until June 4.

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