A road washed away in Malappuram after flash flood hit the region in Kerala.

Torrential rain claimed 22 lives over the last 24 hours in Kerala as the government sought the help of the army, navy and the air force and authorities were forced to open the shutters of Idukki reservoir, Asia’s biggest arch dam, after 26 years to release excess water.

The Kochi airport has resumed operations two hours after suspending it due to the heavy showers.

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