89 people killed in landslides in India

At least 89 people have been killed after heavy rains triggered massive landslides in the southern Indian state of Kerala, the BBC writes.

Rescue operations are under way, but are being hindered by heavy rains and the collapse of a crucial bridge.

“The situation continues to remain very grave. The causalities may go up,” a state’s top civil servant said.

Officials say more than 200 army personnel have been deployed to assist security forces in search and rescue efforts.

Local hospitals are treating at least 129 injured, and around 250 people have been rescued and shifted to rescue camps so far.