Kerala rain death toll at 27; Kottayam, Idukki hit hard
The Hindu
Five more NDRF teams deployed; IMD warns of fresh rain.
The death toll in rain-related incidents in Kerala rose to 27 on October 17, with the recovery of more bodies from the landslip-ravaged areas of Kottayam and Idukki districts.
While the State experienced a marked reduction in rainfall activity on October 17, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan advised continued caution as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall again from October 13. The disaster management machinery in the State will function round-the-clock, he said, urging the public to avoid unnecessary travel.
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