PM expresses deep grief over the loss of live in Kerala floods, speaks to Kerala CM
While assuring assistance to the state government, the Prime Minister expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to heavy rains and landslides in Kerala.
While assuring assistance to the state government, the Prime Minister expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to heavy rains and landslides in Kerala.
Meanwhile, the Centre has sanctioned Rs 52 crore immediate assistance to Kerala, while the state government has sanctioned three-month free ration for the victims of the natural disaster.
A red alert has been issued for three districts - Alappuzha, Ernakulam and Idukki, whereas, an orange alert has been issued for nine other districts.
Wayanad has been hit hard with 18 deaths due to rain and flood and displacement of over 40,000 people to more than 203 relief camps.
The Cochin International Airport that was closed a few days back, was also opened for service Sunday afternoon when the first flight landed.
"At that time, Modi reminded me that he had done a similar exercise when earthquake struck his state and the Gujarati diaspora came forward to help."
The famous Nehru Trophy Boat Race, which is both a major event and a prime tourist attraction in Kerala, will be held on 10 November.
The Indian Air Force came into force in 1932 as the Royal Indian Air Force under then British rule, and its name was changed to Indian Air Force in 1950.
The Met department has issued red alert in 3 districts of Central Kerala -- Idukki, Palakkad and Thrissur -- for October 7.
Congress MP from Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor, attended the funeral and paid his respects to the hero of the Kerala floods.
