17 killed as heavy rain sparks floods in India

A man pushes his bike through a flooded street in Chennai, in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu (R Parthibhan/AP)

At least 17 people have died and dozens are reported missing in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh after days of heavy rains, authorities said.

The state has been hit by intense torrents since Thursday, sparking massive floods in at least five districts.