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India: Flood: 2021/10/16
GLIDE: FL-2021-000161-IND
| Period | 2021/10/16 |
|---|---|
| Country or District | India |
| Event Type | Flood |
| Outline | At least 26 people have been killed in floods in southern India occurred on 16 October 2021 after heavy rains caused rivers to overflow. Kottayam and Idukki are two of the worst affected districts in Kerala state. Days of heavy rainfall has also caused deadly landslides. Swollen rivers have washed away bridges connecting many small villages. |
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| Human Impact | Physical Impact | Others |
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Report/Articles
ECHO 2021/10/19
Media report, as of 19 October, up to 38 fatalities across Kottayam and Idukki Districts, of which at least 24 due to massive landslide events.
BBC 2021/10/18
At least 26 people have been killed in floods in southern India.
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Sentinel Asia 2021/10/17
Flood, Landslide and Storm in India on 16 October, 2021