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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The death toll in monsoon havoc in the state since July 9 touched 23 on Tuesday. The situation in Idukki has not warranted the opening of shutters in Idukki and Mullaperiyar dams,” KSDMA officials said. Maximum number of relief camps are in Alappuzha (75) followed by Ernakulum (29), Pathanamthitta (22) and Wayanad (23). Four people, two each from Pathanamthitta and Malappuram districts, are reported missing.The state, which has been experiencing intense rain, landslides and flash floods for the past one week, will have to brace for more as heavy to extremely heavy rains of 21cm or more is forecast till Friday. He also directed to ensure precautionary measures to prevent outbreak of monsoon-related epidemics.Currently, 186 relief camps are functioning in the state, accommodating 26,833 members belonging to 6,065 families..