India floods: at least 25 dead after heavy rains spark landslides in Kerala

India floods: at least 25 dead after heavy rains spark landslides in Kerala

Rescuers search for survivors after days of rain bring devastation to south-eastern state

At least 25 people have died in landslides and floods triggered by heavy rains in south-western India, officials said on Sunday, as rescuers scoured muddy debris for survivors and the military flew in emergency supplies.

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

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