The southwest monsoon unleashed its fury in the State on Monday with large parts of central and southern Kerala lashed by heavy rains, triggering minor landslips and flashfloods, especially in the high ranges.
Seven deaths were reported in the State over the last 24 hours. As many as five houses were destroyed and 55 houses damaged.
Pathanamthitta recorded the highest rainfall of 15 cm in the last 24 hours ending at 8.30 a.m. on Monday, followed by Idukki and Kollam (9 cm each) and Kottayam (8 cm).
