<p>Cochin International Airport in Kochi, in the Indian state of Kerala, suspended</a> operation on August 15, until August 18, due to heavy flooding in and around the airport.</p><p>“Operations temporarily suspended till 18th Saturday 2 PM since the inflow of water is still on a rising trend. We are working hard to drain out the stormwater,” the airport wrote</a> on its official Facebook page.</p><p>At least 72 people have died</a> in the Kerala flooding, among the worst ever recorded locally.</p><p>The floods have also caused</a> transport chaos, disrupting train services, and forced the state to open 35 of its 39 dams — a first in history</a>. Credit: Sarath S Nair Kottarakkara via Storyful</p><br />
