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.
It was the first Cabinet meeting this month as Vijayan left for the US for medical treatment on September 2 and returned early this week.
Nearly 300 artists have put up their works in the show; the exhibition is on till Sunday, September 23; entire proceeds from the sale will go to the Kerala Chief Minister's Disaster Relief Fund
The worst floods to hit Kerala since 1924 have claimed hundreds of lives and caused widespread destruction.
Kerala's total direct earnings from the sector in the last calendar year touched Rs 26,000 crore, up from Rs 23,098 crore, a growth of 12.56 per cent.
"The amount totalling Rs 1,01,48,077 was raised through the contribution of NSG personnel who donated one day's salary," Lakhtakia said.
