Heavy rains and deadly floods in southern India kill 14, displace thousands
The death toll in rain-related incidents rose to 11 by Sunday, and nearly 7,700 people were evacuated to around 275 relief camps across Kerala, a state government minister said.
Heavy rains and floods in southern India over the weekend killed at least 14 people and displaced thousands. In Kerala, 11 deaths were reported, and nearly 7,700 people were evacuated to 275 relief camps. Kerala's Chief Minister VD Satheesan stated, "clean-up operations had begun in flood-affected areas." Additionally, a landslide in neighboring Karnataka killed a couple and their son. The severe weather led to school closures and the postponement of a teacher recruitment exam.
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