The landslides struck hilly areas in Wayanad district in the early hours of Tuesday.
At least 93 people have been killed and dozens are still feared trapped after heavy rains triggered massive landslides in the southern Indian state of Kerala.
The landslides struck hilly areas in Wayanad district in the early hours of Tuesday.
Rescue operations are underway, but are being hindered by heavy rains and the collapse of a crucial bridge.
It's expected that the number of causalities may increase.
The landslides are the worst disaster to hit Kerala since 2018, when deadly floods killed more than 400 people.
Officials say more than 200 army personnel have been deployed to assist security forces in search and rescue efforts.
Local hospitals are treating at least 123 injured, and more than 3,000 people have been rescued and moved to 45 relief camps.
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