Heavy rains lash Kerala, causes landslides, waterlogging, normal life disrupted.
Heavy rainfall continues to batter Kerala with IMD issuing red alert for state for extreme heavy rainfall in the coming days. Meanwhile, several districts of Kerala including Idukki, Munnar, and Wayanad have reported landslides claiming lives of over 5 people so far while many more are feared trapped. Rains have led to waterlogging in many of the state disrupting normal life of people. With the weather department issuing further rain alert, people have been advised to stay inside and take all necessary precautions.
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12:28 pm | The National Disaster Defence Force was appointed for rescue operation in the landslide Idukki Rajamala. It was suggested to go to Rajamala with the team that was already set up in Idukki. One more group from Thrissur will reach Idukki. Police, fire force, forest and revenue authorities were also directed to energise the rescue operations, Kerala Chief Minister Vijayan said.
12:05 pm | At least 5 people have died so far, while over 10 are rescued after landslide occured in Idukki district's Rajamala, a Kerala Police official said.
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First pictures of landslide spot, 4 dead and 4 rescued so far, atleast 67 people are still feared trapped in the debris, rescue operation on.
Landslide occurred at labourers colony in pettimudi of Rajamala in Iddukki.@indiatvnews #keralarain #KeralaFloods #keralaflood pic.twitter.com/ooNezaTuJm
11:55 am | Rain and landslide disrupt the normal life of people in Kurichiyarmala area of Wayanad. Two houses have been damaged so far in the region.
#Kerala : Rain and landslide disrupt the normal life of people in Kurichiyarmala area of Wayanad. Two houses have been damaged so far in the region. pic.twitter.com/6srhmJmSmP
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11:30 am | National Disaster Response Force has been deployed to rescue the landslide victims in Idukki's Rajamala. Police, fire, forest and revenue officials also instructed to intensify rescue operation, said Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan.
Landslide in Munnar, Idukki district in Kerala. Several people are trapped.
11:20 am | Rainfall continues to lash Wayanad. India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert of extremely heavy rainfall warning for Kerala till August 9.
#KeralaRains Rainfall continues to lash Wayanad.
— ANI (@ANI) August 7, 2020
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert of extremely heavy rainfall warning for Kerala till August 9 pic.twitter.com/UTuyq4cW57