Kerala CM Blames IMD for Delayed Flood Warnings as 15 Die

Widespread flooding in Kerala has claimed 15 lives and left seven missing, prompting criticism of the state's response. Chief Minister V D Satheesan attributed the disaster to extreme localised rainfall, saying the IMD failed to issue timely alerts due to El Niño's influence. Experts countered that the deluge highlights scientific limits in forecasting fast-evolving weather, not forecasting failure.