Kerala floods kill at least 19 dead and dozens missing
At least 19 people have been killed in floods caused by heavy rains in southern India, causing rivers to overflow, cutting off cities and villages.
Several houses were washed away and people trapped in Kottayam district of Kerala state.
Videos from Kottayam showed bus passengers being rescued after their vehicle was submerged in flood waters.
A deadly landslide has occurred in Kerala during days of heavy rains and the Indian Army has joined the rescue efforts.
Helicopters have been used to fly supplies and personnel to parts of Kottayam district, where people are trapped under debris from the landslide, officials said on Sunday.
Part of the road has also been washed away and trees have been uprooted.
Fishing boats are being used to rescue stranded residents in Kollam and other coastal towns.
Dozens of people are reported missing and there are fears that the death toll could rise further.
Local residents joined rescue teams on Sunday to help clear mud, rocks and fallen trees from the affected areas as the search for survivors continued.
Asylum centers have been set up in various areas across the state.
Kerala floods kill at least 19 dead and dozens missing
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