Kerala hit by floods again, 4 dead

Thiruvananthapuram: A year after the devastating deluge, northern Kerala is flooded again as heavy rains and widespread landslides wreacked havoc in several parts claiming four lives, while over 2,000 people have been shifted to relief campson Thursday.
As ‘red alert’ has been sounded in four districts and torrential rains submerged low-lying areas leaving people stranded in houses and isolated places, the state government sought the help of Army and the NDRF for rescue mission.
The alert has been sounded in northern districts of Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad and central Kerala district Idukki, IMD sources said. (PTI)