At least 21 killed as heavy rains lash Kerala; rescue ops continue

Heavy rains have devastated parts of Kerala, triggering landslides in Idukki and Kottayam districts and killing at least 21 people.

Centre will provide all possible support to Kerala: Amit Shah

Thiruvananthapuram/UNI: The Central government will provide all possible support to Kerala experiencing incessant rains and floods, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday.

Five killed as heavy rains flood roads, trigger landslides in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: Heavy rains have devastated parts of Kerala, triggering landslides in Idukki and Kottayam districts and killing at least five people.

Kerala: CPI-M youth leader allegedly rapes 6-year-old girl, hangs her to death; arrested

Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: A CPI-M youth wing leader has been arrested for allegedly raping a six-year-old girl and later hanging her to death, media reports said.

Landslides kill 13 in Kerala's Idukki district, 12 injured

Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: At least 13 people have died after heavy rains caused landslides in Idukki district of Kerala while 12 others have been rescued and admitted to Tata General Hospital in Munnar, said a media report.

Is Kerala flood a manmade disaster?

Thiruvananthapuram: As of Aug 20, 2018, 370 people have lost their lives in the Kerala floods, which have been dubbed as the worst to hit 'God's Own Country' in a long time. However, the natural disaster could have been avoided, say experts.