Modi discusses flood situation with Kerala CM

New Delhi, Aug 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that he discussed the flood situation in Kerala with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

"Had a telephone conversation with Kerala Chief Minister just now. We discussed the flood situation across the state and reviewed rescue operations.

"Later this evening, I will be heading to Kerala to take stock of the unfortunate situation due to flooding," he tweeted.

Torrential rains, overflowing rivers and a series of landslides have resulted in the death of over 100 people in the state.