Unprecedented rains continue to wreak havoc across Kerala, and have brought the coastal state to a standstill. "As many as 324 people have lost their lives due to rains, floods and landslides," tweeted chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
According to the Home Ministry's National Emergency Response Centre (NERC), 247 people have died in Kerala, while 2,11,000 people in 14 districts have been badly hit by the rains and floods, and over 32,500 hectares of crops damaged.
Personnel of the three services, besides the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) resumed the gigantic task of evacuating people stranded on rooftops and highlands where hills came crashing down blocking roads and cutting them off the rest of the world, and those marooned in villages that have turned into islands.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to reach the state Friday evening and is likely to undertake an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas on Saturday.
Here are the latest updates and developments on the Kerala flood situation:
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07:15 PM
Southern Railway dispatched 7 BRN wagons with syntax tank carrying 2.8 lakh litre drinking water from Tamil Nadu's Erode at 4 pm. 15 BRN flat wagons with Syntax water tanks being moved from Chennai to Erode. Water will be dispatched to Kerala.
07:03 PM
1,300 life jackets, 571 lifebuoys, 1,000 raincoats, 1,300 gumboots, 1,200 ready-to-eat meal, 1,500 food packets, 25 motorised boats, 9 non-motorised boats provided by the Defence Ministry for rescue and relief operations in #KeralaFloods
06:59 PM
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#WATCH: Boats being used to rescue people in a flood-hit market in Alappuzha city. #KeralaFloods
6:51 PM - Aug 17, 2018
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Alappuzha: Flooding continues in several areas affecting normal life across the city. #KeralaFloods
6:31 PM - Aug 17, 2018
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06:28 PM
06:27 PM
Kochi: Navy rescue operations underway in flood-affected areas. Captain PE Prasad, Executive Officer, INS Venduruthy, says,"315 people had taken shelter at Navy Camps, of which 53 have moved back to their relatives' places in and around Kochi. #KeralaFloods
06:03 PM
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Kerala is facing its worst flood in 100 years. 80 dams opened, 324 lives lost and 223139 people are in about 1500+ relief camps. Your help can rebuild the lives of the affected. Donate to https://donation.cmdrf.kerala.gov.in #StandWithKerala.
5:27 PM - Aug 17, 2018
Donation Portal : Kerala Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF)
Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF) is an emergency assistance release mechanism granting immediate relief to families and individuals distressed by calamity, loss of life due to accidents...
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06:02 PM
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We are receiving multiple repetitive rescue requests in CMO. Ensure that you add date and time along with exact location, any significant landmark, district, number of stranded people and contact number of victim in all new requests. #KeralaSOS
12:09 PM - Aug 17, 2018
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Some heart wrenching stuff coming out from the #KeralaFloods , nature has unleashed it's fury at full tilt. My time line will be all over with helpline and flood relief details, please do not mind and try and see if you can contribute in any small way.
5:06 PM - Aug 17, 2018
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06:00 PM
Insurers asked to expeditiously settle claims in flood-hit Kerala
Irdai has asked all insurance companies to set up special camps and make immediate payments against insurance claims.
05:53 PM
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has announced Rs 100 million worth of immediate relief for flood-hit Kerala, ANI reported. Rs 50 million is being transferred from CM's relief fund & remaining Rs 50 million will be in form of ready-to-eat food material & other supplies.
05:33 PM
Streets flooded in Ernakulam's Velloorkunnam following heavy and incessant rainfall. 167 people have died till now in Kerala floods
05:30 PM
An aerial view shows partially submerged houses at a flooded area in the southern state of Kerala. Photo: Reuters
05:28 PM
Roads being cleared in Kerala's Kumily after traffic movement was affected due to landslides caused by heavy rainfall.
According to the Home Ministry's National Emergency Response Centre (NERC), 247 people have died in Kerala, while 2,11,000 people in 14 districts have been badly hit by the rains and floods, and over 32,500 hectares of crops damaged.
Personnel of the three services, besides the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) resumed the gigantic task of evacuating people stranded on rooftops and highlands where hills came crashing down blocking roads and cutting them off the rest of the world, and those marooned in villages that have turned into islands.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to reach the state Friday evening and is likely to undertake an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas on Saturday.
Here are the latest updates and developments on the Kerala flood situation:
CATCH ALL THE LIVE UPDATES
07:15 PM
Southern Railway dispatched 7 BRN wagons with syntax tank carrying 2.8 lakh litre drinking water from Tamil Nadu's Erode at 4 pm. 15 BRN flat wagons with Syntax water tanks being moved from Chennai to Erode. Water will be dispatched to Kerala.
07:03 PM
1,300 life jackets, 571 lifebuoys, 1,000 raincoats, 1,300 gumboots, 1,200 ready-to-eat meal, 1,500 food packets, 25 motorised boats, 9 non-motorised boats provided by the Defence Ministry for rescue and relief operations in #KeralaFloods
06:59 PM
ANI
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@ANI
#WATCH: Boats being used to rescue people in a flood-hit market in Alappuzha city. #KeralaFloods
6:51 PM - Aug 17, 2018
82
37 people are talking about this
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06:37 PM
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ANI
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Alappuzha: Flooding continues in several areas affecting normal life across the city. #KeralaFloods
6:31 PM - Aug 17, 2018
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30 people are talking about this
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06:28 PM
06:27 PM
Kochi: Navy rescue operations underway in flood-affected areas. Captain PE Prasad, Executive Officer, INS Venduruthy, says,"315 people had taken shelter at Navy Camps, of which 53 have moved back to their relatives' places in and around Kochi. #KeralaFloods
06:03 PM
CMO Kerala
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@CMOKerala
Kerala is facing its worst flood in 100 years. 80 dams opened, 324 lives lost and 223139 people are in about 1500+ relief camps. Your help can rebuild the lives of the affected. Donate to https://donation.cmdrf.kerala.gov.in #StandWithKerala.
5:27 PM - Aug 17, 2018
Donation Portal : Kerala Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF)
Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF) is an emergency assistance release mechanism granting immediate relief to families and individuals distressed by calamity, loss of life due to accidents...
donation.cmdrf.kerala.gov.in
2,884
2,783 people are talking about this
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06:02 PM
CMO Kerala
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@CMOKerala
We are receiving multiple repetitive rescue requests in CMO. Ensure that you add date and time along with exact location, any significant landmark, district, number of stranded people and contact number of victim in all new requests. #KeralaSOS
12:09 PM - Aug 17, 2018
4,087
2,656 people are talking about this
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06:02 PM
Ashwin Ravichandran
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@ashwinravi99
Some heart wrenching stuff coming out from the #KeralaFloods , nature has unleashed it's fury at full tilt. My time line will be all over with helpline and flood relief details, please do not mind and try and see if you can contribute in any small way.
5:06 PM - Aug 17, 2018
2,743
279 people are talking about this
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06:00 PM
Insurers asked to expeditiously settle claims in flood-hit Kerala
Irdai has asked all insurance companies to set up special camps and make immediate payments against insurance claims.
05:53 PM
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has announced Rs 100 million worth of immediate relief for flood-hit Kerala, ANI reported. Rs 50 million is being transferred from CM's relief fund & remaining Rs 50 million will be in form of ready-to-eat food material & other supplies.
05:33 PM
Streets flooded in Ernakulam's Velloorkunnam following heavy and incessant rainfall. 167 people have died till now in Kerala floods
05:30 PM
An aerial view shows partially submerged houses at a flooded area in the southern state of Kerala. Photo: Reuters
05:28 PM
Roads being cleared in Kerala's Kumily after traffic movement was affected due to landslides caused by heavy rainfall.
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