Watch: Kerala's raging Athirappilly Waterfall turns demonic amid heavy monsoon rains

As the southern Indian state of Kerala reels under massive rainfall and ensuing landslides, several videos and images have emerged on social media, giving a glimpse into the sheer scale of the tragedy. Over 150 people have lost their lives, and over 100 are feared to be trapped under the debris. One of the viral videos shows the raging Athirappilly Waterfalls in Thrissur district, which has seemingly turned into a deathbed after heavy rains.

Just to put things into perspective, the viral video shows the powerful current of the waterfalls during the 2024 monsoon alongside another video of a comparatively calm waterfall from three years ago.

Sharing the video, a user writes on X, "Keralarains [sic] triggering huge landslides and flooding across North Kerala, Wayanad region.”

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Some users saw a hint of the scary future in the bone-chilling visuals that climate change might bring in the coming years. “People in places that are already experiencing difficult weather extremes (too hot summer, too cold winter, too high tide, and/or too wet monsoon) need to prepare themselves or their children to relocate to different places before 2050. These places will be uninhabitable by then,” a second user said.

Officials are conducting rescue operations to help people affected by the landslide tragedy.

At least three deadly landslides occurred in Wayanad within four hours on Tuesday (Jul 30), wreaking havoc on the villages of Mundakkai, Chooralmala, Attamala and Noolpuzha. Some people were even carried away by the strong waves of water into the Chaliyar River.

Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, expressed grief over the loss of lives due to heavy rains and landslides in Kerala. He also spoke to Pinarayi Vijayan, the state's chief minister, and assured Keralites of all possible help from the union government.

Meanwhile, the Indian Army was also called in to help aid rescue efforts. Two helicopters of the Indian Navy were also engaged.

(With inputs from agencies)