Heavy rain triggers landslides in Kerala

A revived southwest monsoon unleashed widespread rain across Idukki on Thursday, killing at least ten persons including two children, flooding low-lying areas and leaving the highlands vulnerable to landslips, debris flow, and flash floods.

At least 22 people killed in landslide and incidents due to heavy rain over last 24 hours in Kerala. ( Photo | A Sanesh/ EPS) 

Deviyar River in full Spate at Valara near Adimali in Idukki. ( Photo | A Sanesh/ EPS)

House Submerged at Machiplave near Adimali in Idukki. ( Photo | A Sanesh/ EPS)

The landslip on the Adimaly-Panamkutty road held up traffic for over three hours on Thursday morning. ( Photo | A Sanesh/ EPS)

Traffic was also disrupted at Kallar and Vandiperiyar on the Kochi - Dhanushkodi National Highway and Kottarakkara - Dindigul NH respectively. ( Photo | A Sanesh/ EPS)

A revived southwest monsoon unleashed widespread rain across Idukki and the Idukki dam shutter was opened after 26 years as water level crosses crucial 2398 ft mark. ( Special arrangement)