In Kerala, one more dead body was recovered today from the massive landslide-hit region Pettimudi near Rajamala in Idukki district. With this, the death toll reached 26.<br />''<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />''</span>Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the rescue and search operations are in full swing in the region by two teams of National Disaster Response Force, Police, Fire force, Armed force officials and local people. Continous rain and broken communication is adversely affecting the search for missing persons. State Government had announced five lakh compensation for the families of the people who lost their life in the landslide.<br />'' <br />''Meanwhile, as heavy rain continues, Idukki and Wayanad district are the worst-hit with widespread damage and multiple landslides being reported in the forest regions. Chief Minister informed that all necessary arrangements are being done as met dept predict very heavy rain in coming days in the State. Boats and special rescue teams are being made available in flood prone regions. Over 18,000 people are in various relief camps across the State. As high waves and storm is predicted fishing is banned in Kerala Lakshadweep coast.