The death toll from the worst flooding to hit India’s Kerala state in a century has jumped to 357 with losses to infrastructure pegged at almost $3bn. The idyllic tourist hotspot has been badgered by torrential monsoon rains since the end of May, triggering landslides and flash floods that have swept away entire villages. “Since … Continue reading Shortage of medicine, drinking water for Kerala flood survivors Indian government pledges $71m for victims of ‘the worst floods in 100 years’ to hit southern Kerala state.