IAF assistance sought following Kerala rains

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The Kerala government has sought the assistance of the Indian Air Force for rescue operations in the state, where landslides have occurred following heavy rains. The Chief Minister's Office has informed that help from the Air Force has been sought for rescue in Koottikal at Kottayam district where landslides have been reported isolating a few families.

Minister for Cooperation and Registration VN Vasavan said that at least three houses have been washed away in Kottayam district and 10 people feared missing. The India Meteorological Department has warned of widespread heavy rains in the state due to the low pressure area formed over the Arabian Sea and issued a red alert for five districts in the state.

Destruction of roads was reported in many places including in Kollam and Kottayam districts while severe waterlogging made life miserable in Kuttanad region, popularly known as the ‘rice bowl' of the state spread in Alappuzha and Kottayam districts. The water level is rising steadily in many rivers including Meenachal and Manimala in the district.

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