25 die in Kerala floods; airport shut for 4 days
(WorldNews India)

The toll in rain and flood-related incidents in Kerala climbed to 67 with 25 deaths reported on Wednesday. Some carriers announced cancellation and diversion of flights in and out of Kochi after suspension of operations at the airport till Saturday. "We are working hard to drain out the water. All are requested to cooperate," an airport official said. A red alert had been sounded in 12 of the 14 Kerala districts. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan over the flood...