Kerala floods: Prithviraj's mother rescued in a tub; Jayaram saved from landslide [Photos]

Mallika Sukumaran, yesteryear actress and the mother of Mollywood superstar Prithviraj, was dramatically saved after water entered her residence in Kochi. During the rescue mission, Mallika was seen sitting in a large floating tub and four people escorted her across the street to safety.

Pictures of Mallika's escape from her house have now gone viral on social media platforms like Facebook and Whatsapp. The terrifying pictures also indicate that Prithviraj's house in Kochi has completely gone underwater. It should be noted that Prithviraj's house in Kochi may be one of the most luxurious buildings in the city, however, it wasn't safe from the fury of floods.

Malayalam filmstar Jayaram had also faced the fury of the floods last night, as he got stuck in a landslide in National Highway 544. His vehicle broke down in the landslide in Kuthiran and he had to be soon escorted to Vadakkencherry Police Station.

Ever since August 8, heavy rains have wreaked havoc in several parts of Kerala. On August 16, seven people lost their lives in a landslide which happened in Nenmara, a rural village in Palakkad. As per latest updates, the rescue workers are now searching for three missing people in the site.

Latest statistics from Kerala government indicate that 77 people have lost their lives in this floods. Water levels are rising in all districts, and many homes have already submerged underwater. In the early hours of August 16, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has apparently called up Prime Minister Narendra Modi to request for immediate help and assistance. After the discussion, PM Modi has directed the Defence Ministry to accelerate the rescue operations immediately.

In the meantime, government authorities and police have strictly asked people not to share fake news regarding the flood on social media platforms as panic is gripping the state quickly. Police have also made it clear that strict actions will be taken against people who share fake messages over social media platforms.