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Kerala floods: Images after worst deluge in a century | |
(3 days later) | |
Weeks of monsoon rains in the southern Indian state of Kerala have triggered landslides and floods, leaving 324 people dead and thousands stranded. | Weeks of monsoon rains in the southern Indian state of Kerala have triggered landslides and floods, leaving 324 people dead and thousands stranded. |
The Indian armed forces are stepping up efforts to rescue those affected. Many people are still believed to be trapped on rooftops. | The Indian armed forces are stepping up efforts to rescue those affected. Many people are still believed to be trapped on rooftops. |
Dozens of boats including 51 navy vessels are involved in the evacuation. | Dozens of boats including 51 navy vessels are involved in the evacuation. |
Naval forces are also involved in helicopter rescues. The Times of India newspaper said 23 military helicopters had been deployed. | Naval forces are also involved in helicopter rescues. The Times of India newspaper said 23 military helicopters had been deployed. |
This man was pictured waiting on a stretcher for his airlift to safety. | This man was pictured waiting on a stretcher for his airlift to safety. |
Others like this elderly woman had to rely on more primitive evacuation methods. | Others like this elderly woman had to rely on more primitive evacuation methods. |
Any available vehicles are being used to transport people out of the floodwaters. | |
For those who have already made it to safety, the relief is palpable. | For those who have already made it to safety, the relief is palpable. |
People have also been trying to save their animals, like this pig that was swept away by the floods. | People have also been trying to save their animals, like this pig that was swept away by the floods. |
Officials say thousands of homes have been destroyed or damaged. | Officials say thousands of homes have been destroyed or damaged. |
All images subject to copyright. | All images subject to copyright. |
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