The death toll in the massive landslide in Kerala's Idukki district due to heavy rains rose to 63 on August 20.
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On August 20, the rescue teams recovered 1 more body from the debris. Search operations are in full swing for 7 more missing people.
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Two NDRF teams consisting of 57 people; Idukki fire and rescue team of 50 members who have special training; 24-member team from Kottayam and 27-member team from Thiruvananthapuram are leading rescue operations in Rajamala for the past 13 days.
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According to the Kerala government, over 80 people were staying at the spot when the tragedy took place. Twelve people were rescued.
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The landslide destroyed a row of 20 houses of tea estate workers in the high range Idukki district.
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The government had announced Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for dependents of people who died in the landslide.
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