Idukki, Sept. 21 -- Heavy rains continued to batter parts of Keralam on Monday, triggering landslides and flash floods across several districts, with Idukki and Malappuram among the worst affected.

Following a landslide in the Munnar-Vattavada region on Sunday, another major landslide struck Pazhampallichal in Adimali, where five families had a narrow escape after they moved to another house just before the debris and floodwaters hit the area.

One house was completely destroyed in the incident. A major tragedy was averted as the residents had already shifted to another house. Fire and Rescue Services personnel, along with local residents, are working to clear debris and restore vehicular movement in the affected area.

Families residing...