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Kerala floods: Death toll rises to 164, airlift operations commence

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Kerala floods: Death toll rises to 164, airlift operations commence
Incessant rainfall and flooding in India’s southern state of Kerala has left more than 100 people dead and displaced more than 85,000 people. According to the state government, many of those who have died have been crushed under the debris caused by the landslides in the area. One of India’s busiest airport, Cochin International Airport, has been shut till August 26, 2018 as its runway has been flooded. Rescue operations have began in full swing and additional forces have been sent to speedify the operation. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had said 23 more helicopters will join the rescue operations on...
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