The death toll from flooding in India’s Kerala rose to 42 on August 15 as officials issued a red alert for the state, the Times of India reported.

Firstpost said rescue operations were continuing on Wednesday for people trapped by the flooding, which also caused landslides in several areas.

This footage was shared by Mohan Kumar and shows flooding in Chelakkara, a town in the Thrissur district of Kerala. Credit: Mohan Kumar via Storyful