PALAKKAD: One died after his house collapsed in the heavy rains at Pokkuppady in Ongallur. He has been identified as Moideen alias Manu (70) of Pokkuppady Kudamangalam Machingathadi.

Other members of the house also sustained injuries. The accident happened Friday early morning. The body has been shifted to a private hospital in Pattambi.

Many accidents occurred following heavy rains in various parts of the state. A car met with an accident in front of Kannur Irutty Govt Guest House following landslides.

A car was washed away in the flash floods that occurred following a landslide in Idukki. The body of one in the car was obtained today. A search is on for the other person.