Landslides, floods kill dozens, displace many in India’s Kerala

At least 25 die in landslides and floods triggered by heavy rains as rescuers scour for survivors in muddy debris.

At least 25 people have died in landslides and floods triggered by heavy rains in southwestern India, officials say, as rescuers scour for survivors in muddy debris and the military flies in emergency supplies.

Residents were cut off in parts of the coastal state of Kerala as the rains, which started to intensify from late Friday, swelled rivers and flooded roads.

Some 11 bodies have been found so far in Idukki district and another 14 in Kottayam district, officials said on Sunday, after the areas were hit by landslides and flash floods.