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Assam announces Rs 3 cr for flood-hit Kerala
The BJP-led government in Assam will extend a financial aid of Rs 3 crore to the flood-ravaged Kerala, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Sunday.
Mumbai NGOs extend support to Kerala flood victims
A number of NGOs based in the financial capital of the country have come forward to extend the helping hand to flood-ravaged Kerala and launched a campaign to collect food and other items. The deadliest deluge in Kerala in close to a century has claimed 197 lives since August 8. More than six lakh people are in relief camps while thousands are still stranded in their homes without food. The NGOs are extending help in the form of money and medical support. Prime Educaton Health Learning Services (PEHL) has said that it would send a team of 20 people consisting of general physicians and paramedical staff to Idukki district. As per official estimates, 43 people have lost their lives so far in Idukki district. "Our team will leave on Thursday from Mumbai and will start working with our local staff in Kerala as well as government authorities in Idukki district. Our focus will be only on providing medical service, as it is highly essential in the next coming days," Tasmeen ...
Kerala toll 370, over 7 lakh in camps (Roundup)
As the rain fury finally abated on Sunday, 724,649 people remained in 5,645 camps in Kerala following "one of the worst ever floods" that has left about 370 dead and caused unprecedented destruction.
Death toll in Kerala mounts to 210, over 7 lakh displaced
The deadly monsoon rains that savaged Kerala claimed 13 more lives today, taking the toll to 210 in the last ten days as Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said most of the marooned had been rescued and the focus would now be on their rehabilitation. In a big relief, there was respite from the rains in most parts of the state today after nearly two weeks of virtually non-stop downpour and the red alert has been lifted in several districts. President Ram Nath Kovind spoke to Kerala Governor P Sathasivam and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and enquired about the situation and acknowledged the grit and resilience of the people in coming together in this trying hour. "Assured the people of the state that entire nation was with them," the Rashtrapati Bhavan tweeted. The deadliest deluge in close to a century has claimed 210 lives since August 8 and over 400 since May 29 when the south west monsoon set in over Kerala. More than 80 dams were opened, leading to floods while the ...
TN CM visits flood-hit areas, assures compensation for crop
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami today assured compensation for crop loss due to the floods caused by heavy discharge of water from the state's dams and permanent houses for the affected people. The dams, including Mettur and Bhavanisagar, have been discharging huge volumes of water in view of continuing high inflows from Karnataka reservoirs including Krishnarajasagar. The discharge has resulted in inundation of a slew of villages and submergence of standing crops along the banks of Cauvery, (its tributary Bhavani in Erode) in several districts of Tamil Nadu. As the level in Vaigai dam in Madurai district touched 69 feet (maximum 71 feet), water was released from it today, officials said. Around 3,100 cusecs of water was being released from the dam, they added. The officials said catchment areas of the dam were receiving heavy rains and the inflow into the dam was 3,333 cusecs and added a flood alert has been issued to five districts including Theni, Madurai, and
Centre directs more focus on food, medicine, restoration of vital services in flood-hit Kerala
The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) today directed the central ministries to focus on providing essential commodities and medicine and restoration of vital services in flood-hit Kerala. The NCMC, headed by Cabinet Secretary P K Sinha, in its review meeting directed that focus should now be on provision of emergency supplies of food, water, medicines and restoration of essential services such as power, fuel, telecom and transport links as flood water recedes in Kerala. The Department of Food and Public Distribution has made available 50,000 metric tonnes of food grains (rice and wheat) to meet the immediate requirements with additional quantities in the pipeline, an official spokesperson said. The Department of Consumer Affairs has made arrangements to airlift 100 metric tonnes of pulses by tomorrow with additional quantities to be sent by train. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry has made available 9,300 kilolitres of kerosene to Kerala. Additional 12,000 kilolitres of
Manipur donates Rs 2 crore for Kerala flood relief
The Manipur government today donated Rs 2 crore as flood relief for the victims of Kerala hit by days of incessant rainfall and massive floods. "People of Manipur stand in solidarity with the people of Kerala, may you find comfort in knowing that the rest of India stand with you. The people of Manipur pray for you and extending a sum of Rs 2 crore to relief funds from the state, Chief Minister N Biren Singh said. At least 197 people have been killed in Kerala in the last 10 days in the second spell of monsoon fury since August 8 as floods and landslides triggered by incessant rain have wreaked havoc in many parts of the state.
Pope appeals to international community to help flood victims in Kerala
Pope Francis today appealed to the international community to provide "concrete support" to tens of thousands of flood victims in Kerala, calling the deluge a "great calamity". Pope Francis prayed for the victims of the flooding at St Peter's Square, the Vatican News reported. "The inhabitants of Kerala have been harshly struck by intense rains, which have caused flooding and landslides, with heavy loss of human life, with many people missing and displaced, with extensive damage to crops and homes," he said. He voiced his hopes that "these brothers and sisters" would be supported by "our solidarity, and by concrete support from the international community". He expressed his closeness to the Catholic Church in Kerala, "which is at the forefront of efforts to bring aid to the population." Pope Francis than led the crowds gathered at St Peter's Square in prayer for those suffering from "this great calamity." Nearly 200 people have been killed since August 8 in the state's worst floods in
Extend all possible help to Kerala: RSS
The RSS today urged the countrymen to extend all possible help to the flood-hit people of Kerala, saying the southern state was on the verge of a catastrophe. Stating that Kerala was facing an unprecedented flood havoc that had killed hundreds of people and rendered thousands homeless, RSS joint general secretary Suresh Soni said, "The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh calls upon the people of Bharat to stand by Kerala in this period of crisis and extend all possible help to the victims." With lakhs of people feared stranded across the state, Kerala was on the verge of a catastrophe, he added in a statement. Despite constraints, the Army, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the Union and state governments were working on a war footing to rescue the stranded people and provide relief to them, Soni said, adding that the workers of the RSS, the volunteers of the Sangh-affiliate Sewa Bharati and many other organisations were also contributing to the rescue-and-relief operations. Their .
Four killed, six injured in lightning strikes in Bengal
Four persons were killed and six injured when lightning struck them at different places in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district today, police said. Three persons were killed and five injured when lightning struck them while they were playing football during rains at Sagar Island in the district, they said. one person was killed when lightning struck him while he was fishing in the rains in Patharpratima area of the district. In another incident, one person was injured when lightning struck him at Raidighi area of the district during rains, they added.
Kerala floods: Victim breaks down after seeing his damanged house
As the devastating floods in Kerala has left the people of the southern state helpless and homeless, a 65-year-old tailor from Idduki district broke down into tears after seeing his damaged house.Sharing his plight with ANI, Chandraboss, hailing from Vandiperiyar town said, "What will happen to us and what will we do if the camp gets closed once normalcy returns?"The elderly tailor, who is now staying at a temporary relief camp in a school at Vanirperiyar, sought help from the government.Several people in Kerala have lost their homes and belongings due to flooding caused by torrential rain. Chandraboss's house was washed away with the releases of water from the Mullaiperiyar dam.Kerala has been facing the worst flooding in a century. The state has suffered a loss of Rs 19,512 crore due to the deluge, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Saturday.As the massive floods have wreaked havoc, besides Central Government, Chief Ministers of various states have come forward to ...
Kerala floods: Odisha CM announces additional financial aid
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday announced an additional financial assistance of Rs. 5 crores for the massive flooding in Kerala from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF). This is in addition to the 5 crores, sanctioned earlier. Patnaik has also ordered 500 metric ton of polythene sheets worth about Rs. 8 crores for the southern state.244 Fire Service Personnel trained in rescue operations, along with 65 rescue boats and other equipment have also been sent to Kerala to help hasten the rescue operations.Chief Minister Patnaik also stated that people of Odisha stand by the flood-affected people of Kerala at this hour of severe distress. He expressed his deep condolences for the lives lost in the calamity. "Odisha knows what a natural calamity of this magnitude means to the common man," he added.He further directed the Relief Commissioner of Odisha to remain in touch with the authorities and extend all the help to the people from Odisha, stranded in Kerala.Kerala has ...
Odisha announces additional Rs 5 crore assistance for Kerala
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today announced additional financial assistance of Rs five crore and also ordered polythene sheets worth Rs 8 crore for flood-ravaged Kerala. The financial assistance from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF) is in addition to the Rs 5 crore sanctioned earlier, an official in the Chief Minister's Office said. Patnaik has also ordered 500 MT of polythene sheets worth about Rs 8 crore to be sent to rain-battered Kerala. Odisha Government had earlier on August 16 announced financial assistance of Rs 5 crore for disaster-hit Kerala. The chief minister stated that people of Odisha stand by the flood affected people of Kerala at this hour of severe distress. He expressed deep condolences for the lives lost due to the devastating flood in the southern state. "Odisha knows what a natural calamity of this magnitude means to the common man," Patnaik said. Odisha Government had yesterday sent a special team of fire service personnel armed with
Three killed in wall collapse incident in UP
Three labourers were killed in Raniganj area of the district today, when a wall collapsed on them, police said. Additional Superintendent of Police Ramesh Chandra said, "Some people were digging the ground adjacent to an under-construction house in Vishnupur village, when all of a sudden the wall collapsed and three got trapped in the debris". The deceased were identified as Ram Bahadur (45), Seema (20) and Rahul (22) while Bunty (24) has been admitted to the community health centre in Raniganj and his condition is stated to be serious. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination, he said.
Pb min warns of stern action against people involved in adulteration
Punjab's Health Minister Brahm Mohindra today said stern action will be taken against those involved in adulteration of food. In the last 10 days, the Food Safety Wing of the Health Department has conducted 650 raids at Patiala, Bathinda, Baghapurana, Moga, Samrala and Kapurthala, he said. The minister ordered the district health officers and the assistant food commissioners to take stern action against the culprits under provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. He said the district administrations, the Punjab Pollution Control Board, the Dairy Development Department, the Police Department and the Cooperation Department have been asked to work in tandem to ensure availability of safe and nutritious food to citizens. Mohindra also warned the officers of the health department to work honestly and diligently to ensure the availability of quality food across the state. He said no laxity will be tolerated in this regard and strict disciplinary action would be taken against ..
No heavy rains in Kerala from tmrw; 6.33 lakh people in relief camps: NDMA
The NDMA today said there will be no heavy rains in the flood-hit Kerala for the next four days, giving a ray of hope to the distraught people of the state. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) also said more than 33,000 people have been rescued by different agencies from the flood affected areas of the state. Over 6.33 lakh people are currently staying in relief camps, it added. "Rainfall will further decrease during the next five days. Heavy rain at one or two places in Idukki, Konnur and Kozhikode districts likely today. No heavy rain from tomorrow for the next four days," the NDMA said quoting a bulletin of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). There is no red or amber colour code warning for any district of Kerala today. A yellow warning has been issued in three districts. The IMD has four colour codes to signify the intensity of weather. Red means authorities need to take action and one could expect extreme weather conditions, amber means government agencies ...
Health ministry extending all support to flood relief measures in Kerala: Nadda
Union Health Minister J P Nadda today said his ministry is extending all support to the relief measures in flood-battered Kerala, where 3,757 medical relief camps have been set up. Thousands of people in flood-hit areas in Kerala are battling all odds to survive as the death toll has touched 197 in the past 10 days in the second spell of monsoon fury since August 8. Many are still stranded in their homes with no food and sheaths of water around them at various places in Alapuzha, Thrissur and Ernakulam districts. "We are monitoring the flood situation in Kerala on a regular basis. Secretary (Health) is in constant communication with the state health functionaries and monitoring the situation daily through the disease surveillance network," Nadda said. The Union minister said that he has spoken to Kerala Health Minister K K Shailaja and is personally monitoring the situation. According to a official statement, 3,757 medical relief camps have been set up, and as requested by the state ..
Rain, thunderstorm warning for UP
The Meteorological Centre, Lucknow on Sunday issued rain and thunderstorm warning for several districts of Uttar Pradesh.The meteorological department predicted rain and thunderstorm in Firozabad, Mainpuri, Kannauj, Farrukhabad, Shahjahanpur, Hardoi, Bahraich, Santravidasnagar, Jaunpur, Azamgarh, Mau districts and adjoining areas for the next three hours.Meanwhile, the meteorological department also said that Kerala, which is reeling under acute flood situation, might get some relief from the incessant rains."It is expected that for the next five days there won't be heavy rainfall in Kerala, rainfall will gradually decrease over the state," said Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, India Meteorological Department official.
724,649 people in relief camps: Kerala CM
A total of 724,649 people are sheltering in 5,645 camps following "one of the worst ever floods" in Kerala that has claimed some 370 lives and caused widespread destruction, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Sunday.
Pope calls on international community to help flood victims in Kerala
Pope Francis today called on the international community to provide "concrete support" to the victims in flood-battered Kerala. Pope Francis prayed for the victims of the flooding at St Peter's Square, the Vatican News reported. "The inhabitants of Kerala have been harshly struck by intense rains, which have caused flooding and landslides, with heavy loss of human life, with many people missing and displaced, with extensive damage to crops and homes, he said. He voiced his hopes that these brothers and sisters would be supported by "our solidarity, and by concrete support from the international community". He expressed his closeness to the Church in Kerala, which is at the forefront of efforts to bring aid to the population. Pope Francis than led the crowds gathered at St Peter's Square in prayer for those suffering from this great calamity. Nearly 200 people have been killed since August 8 in the state's worst floods in a century while over 3.14 lakh people have been moved to relief .