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.
The people of Gwalior, various organisations and institutions have been despatching lakhs of rupees and goods to Kerala through the district administration.
The floods in Kerala killed more than 480 people since the onset of Monsoon on May 28 and hit the state's economy badly.
The Chief Minister said the Meteorological department gave out adequate warnings regarding the rains but the unprecedented showers led to a deluge.
Former Kerala Chief Minister A.K. Antony told the media that Rajnath Singh gave the assurance when the delegation called on him.
With the Kerala floods that have ravaged the state and with many lives lost and upturned, the actress knew she had to do something for the state.
