Calamity-hit areas of Mundakayam and Koottickal in Kottayam district witnessed heavy rains and minor landslides and landslips on Saturday. According to local sources, the water level of the rivers and streams was against going up and some parts witnessed heavy water flow owing to minor landslides and landslips. Families in calamity-prone areas were still staying in relief
With erratic and intensifying rainfall, Kerala is witnessing more deadly floods and landslides in recent years, leading to an exodus of people from vulnerable areas.
From Uttarakhand's Chamoli to Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur, Maharashtra's Satara and now Kerala's Idukki and Kottayam districts, India has witnessed an increase in incidents of landslides lately.
From Uttarakhand's Chamoli to Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur, Maharashtra's Satara and now Kerala's Idukki and Kottayam districts, India has witnessed an increase in incidents of landslides lately.