Pathanamthitta, Aug. 1 -- Amid heavy rainfall in Keralam's Pathanamthitta, District Collector Nizamudeen A outlined the sheer intensity of the situation, saying that more than 300 millimetres of rainfall fell within two hours.

Speaking to the reporters, he noted that the police force, fire force, and revenue department, along with panchayat officials, are at the site, keeping the situation in check.

"Last night by 11:30 PM, we received severe rainfall, more than 300 millimetres of rainfall within two hours. That was a major cause of this particular flooding. We are trying to evacuate the people from the houses that have been affected. The entire police force, fire force, and revenue departments, along with panchayat officials, are here....