Kerala rains and floods LIVE UPDATES: The death toll in Kerala rose to 72  as rains continued to wreak havoc across the state. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan once again called PM Modi on Thursday to seek more aid considering the situation. He also sought additional Army personnel and helicopters. Schools have been shut after major areas were inundated with water.  Kochi Metro suspended operations this morning after flood waters entered the Muttom yard near Aluva and train services have been affected in various parts of the state with cancellation of many passenger trains.