Death toll due to heavy rains in Kerala increases to 22
The death toll due to the heavy rains in Kerala has increased to 22 over the last 24 hours and the army was deployed in worst-affected Idukki, Wayanad, Kozhikode and Malappuram districts. While 3,000 people were shifted to safer areas and 130 temporary shelters were opened, 8 people were reported missing.