Local media reported on the 31st that the death toll from the landslide that occurred on the 30th in the southern Indian state of Kerala has risen to at least 151. There are still people missing, and the damage is likely to increase further.

The affected areas are hilly areas in the north of the state. Multiple landslides occurred on the 30th, washing away houses. Rescue operations are difficult due to the collapse of bridges and the severance of roads. The military has also been deployed and search operations are continuing. Many evacuation centers have been set up in the affected areas, with about 3,000 people said to be taking shelter there.

India is in the rainy season, and floods and landslides cause a lot of damage every year in the state of Kerala. (Kyodo News)