Heavy rains batter parts of south India, monsoon subdued in north

Monsoon, however, remained subdued in the northern part of the country. While a few places in Uttar Pradesh received light to moderate rains, Haryana and Punjab witnessed sultry weather conditions. In Kerala, at least 15 people were killed and around 50 are feared trapped under mud and debris as heavy rains flattened a settlement of tea estate workers in Idukki district's Pettimudi, police and officials said.