The death toll in the massive landslide in Kerala's Idukki district due to heavy rains rose to 49 on Monday (August 10).
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Today, the rescue teams recovered six more bodies from the debris. Rescue teams are still continuing with the search operations for 21 more 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.
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According to the Kerala government, over 80 people were staying at the spot where the tragedy happened. Twelve people were rescued.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) informed that heavy rainfall will continue in many places in Kerala on Monday though no red alert was issued for any district.
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IMD issued an orange alert for Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Malappuram and Kannur and said there is a possibility of reduction of heavy rainfall from Tuesday.
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