At least 10 people were killed by heavy rain in southern India
2021-10-17 10:06:43Source: Xinhuanet
Xinhua News Agency, New Delhi, October 16 (Reporter Jiang Lei) According to Indian media reports on the 16th, the southern Indian state of Kerala has been hit by heavy rains in recent days. Floods and landslides have occurred in many places, killing at least 10 people.
According to the report, the Bongodyam, Patanantita and Iduki areas were the hardest hit. Heavy rains led to inundation of roads, floods and landslides in many places, and at least 10 people were killed and many were missing.
The Meteorological Department predicts that the state will still encounter heavy rain on the 17th. Five areas have issued a red rainstorm warning and seven areas have issued an orange rainstorm warning. The local government called on the people to stay vigilant and prepare for disasters in accordance with the government’s instructions.
The Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarai Vijayan, said that the government has set up relief camps in the disaster-stricken areas and is monitoring the water levels of all dams in the state.
Rescue forces composed of the Indian Army and the National Disaster Response Force are carrying out rescue operations in the disaster areas, and at least 5,000 families have been transferred to relief camps in various places.
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