Heavy rains have inundated many parts of Kerala state, southern India, and have caused massive landslides.

The footage, filmed on October 17, shows an ongoing rescue operation in the Kottayam district, one of the most affected areas.

At least 24 people have lost their lives, and many are missing.

Floods aren't new to Kerala. In 2018, the state was hit by one of the worst floods. It left 400 people dead and one million others displaced.

Heavy rainfall has inundated many parts of Kerala , the much worst hit districts are Kottayam and Idduki .
Heavy rainfall leading to flash floods on October 16 killing atleast 15 people and leaving nearly 17 others missing .123 people alone killed in Kottayam and 8 in Idduki district .. Rescue operation is underway by NDRF and rescue teams .
The heavy rains led to massive landslides in the Kottayam and Idduki districts , these rescue visuals are from Kottayam district after a landslide.
IMD is predicting some relief for the coastal region with mild rainfall likely later today .