Flood situation grim in southern, western states; death toll rises to 114, with Kerala worst hit

Kerala and Karnataka were facing a grim situation on Saturday as death toll due to floods and landslides triggered by incessant rains climbed to 83, while over four lakh people were evacuated in Maharashtra and 19 lost their lives in rain-related incidents in Gujarat.

Twelve people have died so far in Maharashtra where water level was starting to recede in Sangli and Kolhapur districts, the worst hit by the flood fury.

Fifty-seven people died in rain-related incidents with 80 landslides in eight districts of Kerala since August 8, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said.

Many people are still feared trapped under debris following major landslides that hit Kavalappara in Malappuram and Puthumala in Meppadi in Wayanad.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for three districts on Sunday -- Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said he might visit his flood-ravaged constituency of Wayanad on August 11.

"Probably going to Kerala tomorrow. I ...