At least 22 people have died in Kerala due to heavy rains and landslides, the Home Ministry said on August 9, 2018.
According to Kerala State Emergency Operations Centre, 22 people have lost their lives due to the heavy rains and landslides on August 8 night.
With water levels rising in various dams and reaching almost their maximum capacity, shutters of at least 22 reservoirs in Kerala have been opened to drain out excess water.
