At least 22 people killed after torrential rain in India's Kerala state triggers landslides and floods

At least 22 people have been killed and five remain missing after heavy rain triggered floods and landslides in southern India.

Torrential rain has battered the coastal state of Kerala since Friday, causing rivers to swell and flooding roads that left vehicles submerged in muddy waters, with some houses reduced to rubble.

Rescue efforts have continued since Saturday, with the Indian army, navy and air force assisting. The National Disaster Response Force has deployed 11 teams across south and central parts of Kerala.