At least 23 killed after heavy rains batter southern IndiaAt least 23 people have died after severe monsoon rains triggered widespread flooding and landslides across parts of southern India. 20 deaths reported in Kerala, with three more killed in KarnatakaKerala has borne the brunt of the extreme weather. By Monday, the toll had risen to 15, while 11,018 residents were sheltering in 316 relief camps, according to a later report. In neighbouring Karnataka, a landslide triggered by heavy rain on Saturday (1 Aug) killed a couple and their son. Heavy rain disrupts schools and fishing operationsThe India Meteorological Department issued rain alerts across all 14 districts of Kerala, warning of further heavy rain and gusty winds of up to 60km/h.