In dramatic footage coming out of the region, water is seen gushing down the streets in Kozhikode, Kerala, cutting off road links and submerging several villages India’s Metrological Department has forecast heavy to very heavy rain in the state until Saturday and has issued a “red alert” for 12 out of its 14 districts. Also Read: Kerala floods: Kochi airport suspends operation till Saturday as rain continues to batter state

4:30 pm Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has requested the Centre for more relief fund and additional force to carry relief and rescue operations.
Authorities in India say that 350 people are confirmed dead in the heavy floods in Kerala.