21 dead, dozens missing as rain batters Kerala, rescue ops on

  • 3 years ago
Heavy flooding and landslides in the southern Indian state of Kerala have left at least 21 people dead, authorities said Sunday.

A dozen people, mostly children, are still missing.

The flooding was caused by torrential rains which began on Saturday.

The rains have swept through towns and submerged vehicles in the southern Indian state, with the Indian government deploying the National Disaster Response Force and army to assist with rescue efforts.

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