The landslide occurred on Friday, but the search and rescue effort has been hampered by the torrential rains. Around 20 people are still missing.
- We have stopped the rescue operation for the day due to the rain, says the district manager H Dineshan, and adds:
- The operation will continue until the last body has been salvaged.
In 2018, Kerala was hit by the worst floods of a century. Hundreds lost their lives, many of them from Idukki.