The death toll in rain-related incidents in Kerala has climbed to 28 in the last 10 days, with a case of drowning being reported from Kannur district today. Though there was some respite from the rain in some places, waterlogging in low-lying areas has thrown normal life out of gear. Over 86,598 people have taken shelter in relief camps across the state, officials said.

At least 569 relief camps have been opened in the state so far - 194 in Alapuzha, the maximum, housing 11,090 families -- control room sources said. In the 156 camps opened in Kottayam district, 7,856 families have taken shelter, the sources said.