The heavy rains this past week have been seen nationwide but have particularly impacted Uttarkhand and Kerala, where 46 and 39 bodies were recovered respectively due to intense rainfall, flooding and landslides.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said a total of 39 people had lost their lives and 217 houses had been destroyed completely in devastating landslides and flash floods that had occurred in the state recently.
While presenting a resolution for the adjournment of the house, Vijayan said this was a time to leave aside differences and to work together to bring help and solace to the disaster-affected families.