The number of deaths of landslides caused by heavy rains in the Southern Indian state of Kerala increased to 256, at least 200 people were injured by India Today.
The Minister of Health of Kerala Win, George noted that the search for more than 220 people missing after landslides continue continuously.
More than 1,100 people participate in search and rescue works.
The authorities say that Kerala was faced with one of the worst natural disasters in history.
After the collapse of the bridge in the distress zone, the Indian army began the construction of a temporary bridge. The state is deployed 1,500 military.
more than 8,300 people affected by a natural disaster in the state were evacuated to 82 camps, the government provided these camps with food and essential items.
As a result of pouring rains on July 30, landslides occurred in Kerala, infrastructure and roads were seriously injured. 200 houses were destroyed in the affected village of Chooralmal.