Kochi, Oct. 20 -- At least one person died amid severe waterlogging and flooding in parts of Kerala, particularly Idukki district, on Sunday as the Northeast Monsoon intensified in the state, officials said.

A 66-year-old man, identified as Parappallil Thomas, was killed after his two-wheeler was caught under falling mud near Vellaramkunnu in Idukki late Saturday night. He was reportedly returning home after closing his shop when the accident occurred.

The rains were particularly severe in Kumily, home to the popular Thekkady eco-tourism centre, where heavy waterlogging led to power lines being dislodged, waterlogging along main arterial roads, vehicles being washed away and homes being flooded. The heavy rains forced the district admin...