Nilambur, Sept. 20 -- The death toll in the flash flood in the Chokkad River has risen to three, with the bodies of one woman and two men who went missing in the incident recovered, officials said on Sunday.

The latest body, that of a man, was recovered near Antonikkad. Earlier, the bodies of a woman and another man had been recovered.

Four people from Chokkad were reportedly stranded on rocks and trees near the Anganwadi.

Search operations are continuing following reports that more people may be missing in the flash flood. Rescue personnel and local residents are jointly taking part in the search.

The flash flood hit Kottappuzha at TK Colony in Pookkottumpadam around 5 pm on Sunday. According to preliminary information, around seven ...