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India

LEADERS in the south Indian state of Kerala opened near-overflowing dams yesterday, after at least 22 people died when heavy rains lashed the state over the weekend. Rainfall across the state led to flash floods and landslides in several areas, with the Indian army and navy called out to rescue residents. Opening dams could reduce the risk of potentially catastrophic overflows like those partly blamed for the state’s worst floods in a century in 2018, when at least 400 people were killed and 200 000 displaced. But by releasing water downstream, the move could also worsen the situation in areas already experiencing floods.

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