Kerala Paniya tribal families still in makeshift sheds seven years after floods

Over two dozen Paniya tribal families in Malappuram district remain in plastic sheds in forested areas across the Chaliyar river, seven years after the 2018 Kerala floods destroyed their homes. The situation highlights a persistent failure to rehabilitate displaced tribal communities, with no clear timeline for permanent housing. This underscores ongoing humanitarian and governance gaps in disaster recovery for marginalized groups.