Kerala floods: At least 24 killed as rescue operation continues

Kerala floods: At least 24 killed as rescue operation continues

Oct 18, 2021 by BBC News - Home

Key Facts

  • Several houses were washed away and people became trapped in the district of Kottayam in Kerala state.
  • Kottayam and Idukki are two of the worst affected districts in the state.
  • "It is sad that many people have died due to the heavy rains and landslides in Kerala.
  • It is not uncommon for heavy rainfall to cause flooding and landslides in Kerala, where wetlands and lakes that once acted as natural safeguards against floods have disappeared because of increasing urbanisation and construction.

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