A sudden flash flood struck Kottappuzha at TK Colony in Pookkottumpadam, Kerala, on Sunday evening, leaving one person dead and seven others feared swept away. The deceased, a man believed to be around 50, was found in the river at Muttikkund in Pottikkallu. Search and rescue operations are underway for those still missing.
Around 27 people stranded in the river were rescued by local residents and volunteers, while several others remained trapped at different locations. Police, fire and rescue teams and local volunteers are continuing the search. The incident comes as Kerala faces warnings for heavy rainfall, with the IMD forecasting isolated heavy rain in several districts.
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