Thiruvananthapuram, Aug. 5 -- Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan paid tribute a swimming instructor who lost his life during flood rescue operations in Kannur's Pulingome. VD Satheesan arrived at the home of the swimming instructor R Rajesh in Thiruvananthapuram to extend solidarity to the grieving household.

The swimming instructor, R Rajesh, made the ultimate sacrifice while saving residents during intense flash flood rescue operations in Kannur's Pulingome region.

Severe monsoon flooding across Keralam has claimed at least 25 lives, with four individuals reported missing from the state, according to the latest figures released by the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA).

The death toll comes amidst widespread inundati...