Heavy rain in southern India has killed at least 21 people
According to Indian media reports from the CCTV news client, as of the afternoon of October 17, local time, landslides caused by heavy rains and flash floods in the southern Indian state of Kerala had caused at least 21 deaths.
The torrential rains mainly hit the southern and central parts of Kerala. The Kerala government stated that the area is experiencing similar conditions to the devastating floods in 2018 and 2019, but the current situation is under control. The government reminds the public to minimize unnecessary outings.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the flood and expressed his willingness to provide assistance to Kerala.
The Indian Meteorological Department predicts that the light to moderate rain in Kerala will continue until the 18th, and rainfall is expected to decrease further thereafter.
(Original title: At least 21 people were killed in the rainstorm in southern India)