UAE forms special committee to provide relief to Kerala, urges its people to 'contribute generously' to aid flood-hit state
6 years, 4 months ago

UAE forms special committee to provide relief to Kerala, urges its people to 'contribute generously' to aid flood-hit state

Firstpost  

UAE has formed a special committee to provide relief to the flood-hit state of Kerala and has urged people to “contribute generously” for the cause Abu Dhabi : United Arab Emirates has formed a committee to provide relief to the people affected by flash floods in Kerala. UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan took to Twitter to make the announcement and urged “everyone to contribute generously towards this initiative.” “The people of Kerala have always been and are still part of our success story in the UAE. We urge everyone to contribute generously towards this initiative.” Describing the situation in Kerala as “the most devastating in a century,” the UAE president added, “The state of Kerala in India is currently witnessing huge floods, the most devastating in a century. Sheikh Khalifa, UAEs Vice President and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan expressed grief and extended condolences to President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on loss of life and damage in the Kerala floods.

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Center declares Wayanad landslide as 'Disaster of Severe Nature', Priyanka Gandhi says, 'Glad Amit Shah ji...'
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Center declares Wayanad landslide as 'Disaster of Severe Nature', Priyanka Gandhi says, 'Glad Amit Shah ji...'

India TV News  

Wayanad MP and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday lauded the Home Ministry for declaring the Wayanad landslide tragedy as a 'Disaster of Severe nature'. Taking to social media platform X, she said, "I am glad Amit Shah ji has finally taken the decision to declare the Wayanad tragedy as a “Disaster of Severe Nature”. Centre communicates to Kerala …

2018, India's Official Oscars Entry, A Grim Reminder of Kerala Floods
1 year, 3 months ago

2018, India's Official Oscars Entry, A Grim Reminder of Kerala Floods

News 18  

India on Wednesday announced survival drama 2018 as the official entry for the 2024 Academy Awards, officially acknowledging the Malayalam film’s status as both a critical and box office hit. The film, starring Tovino Thomas, Kunchacko Boban, Asif Ali, Vineeth Sreenivasan, Narain and Lal and directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, is based on the devastating floods in Kerala in 2018 …

5 years after floods, is Kerala equipped for heavy rain?
1 year, 4 months ago

5 years after floods, is Kerala equipped for heavy rain?

Hindustan Times  

On August 15, 2018, 40-year-old Jijo Abraham was across the Indian Ocean in Muscat, but his eyes were glued to visuals from Kerala. Five years later, Jijo’s two storey home, white and brown with a green roof still stands, but carries the markers of the Kerala’s “nootandile pralayam” that claimed lives of 480 and affected over five million people, swallowing …

Kerala Floods: 23 Dead; PM Modi Speaks to CM Vijayan, Says Authorities Working On Ground
3 years, 2 months ago

Kerala Floods: 23 Dead; PM Modi Speaks to CM Vijayan, Says Authorities Working On Ground

News 18  

Several people have been injured and displaced while 23 have died as heavy rains pounded south and central Kerala causing flash floods and landslides in many parts of the state. In one of the heavy rains in recent years, the high ranges of central and south Kerala are experiencing almost similar to that of the situation the state faced during …

Kerala Floods: 25 Dead, CM Vijayan Urges for ‘Extreme Caution’; Heavy Downpour Likely Again from Oct 20
3 years, 2 months ago

Kerala Floods: 25 Dead, CM Vijayan Urges for ‘Extreme Caution’; Heavy Downpour Likely Again from Oct 20

News 18  

As many as 25 people died in Kerala as floods, triggered by heavy rains and landslides in hilly areas of several districts, wreaked havoc in the state. IN PICS | Kerala Floods: Rescuers Continue Search Operation; See Photos State Revenue Minister K. Rajan had earlier said rescue workers had recovered bodies from the debris and slush of the landslides that …

PM Modi Speaks With CM Vijayan to Discuss Situation in Kerala Due to Rains & Landslides
3 years, 2 months ago

PM Modi Speaks With CM Vijayan to Discuss Situation in Kerala Due to Rains & Landslides

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and discussed the situation in the wake of heavy rains and landslides in the state. The toll from flooding caused by heavy rains and landslides in hilly areas of two Kerala districts rose to 23 as rescue workers recovered more bodies from the rubbles on Sunday. "Spoke …

Kerala rains: Amit Shah assures all possible help to those affected in state
3 years, 2 months ago

Kerala rains: Amit Shah assures all possible help to those affected in state

India TV News  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the central government is continuously monitoring the situation in Kerala and will provide all possible help to people in the state that has been hit by heavy rainfall. Earlier today, three more bodies were recovered from Koottikkal in Kerala's Kottayam district due to landslides triggered by heavy rainfall, which has pushed the …

Kerala flood latest updates: Over 25 dead due to heavy rains; Idduki, Kottayam worst hit
3 years, 2 months ago

Kerala flood latest updates: Over 25 dead due to heavy rains; Idduki, Kottayam worst hit

Hindustan Times  

Rainfall in Kerala continued to disrupt normal life in the southern state on Sunday, with as many as 21 people losing their lives to rain-related incidents so far and dozens of others missing after flash floods and landslides in multiple regions. The rainfall situation has also partially subsided in central Kerala but the threat of landslides and severe waterlogging across …

Kerala floods: Sabarimala devotees asked not to visit temple as river Pamba overflows
3 years, 2 months ago

Kerala floods: Sabarimala devotees asked not to visit temple as river Pamba overflows

India TV News  

In view of the continuous rainfall and floods in Kerala, Lord Ayyappa devotees have been asked to refrain from visiting the Sabarimala temple on October 17 and 18. Heavy rains have created a flood-like situation in the state, especially in the Pathanamthitta district and the dangerously high water level in the Pamba river has added to the chaos. Four people …

Kerala witnesses heavy rains due to Cyclone Maha; one dead, five injured, over 2,060 people shifted to 20 relief camps across state
5 years, 2 months ago

Kerala witnesses heavy rains due to Cyclone Maha; one dead, five injured, over 2,060 people shifted to 20 relief camps across state

Firstpost  

With rains pounding Kerala due to the cyclonic storm in the Arabian sea, over 1000 people have been shifted to 11 relief camps across the state and search is on for six fishermen from north Kerala who are yet to return to shore. The IMD said ‘Maha’ has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm on Thursday and is very likely …

Monsoon in Kerala: When hills tumbled
5 years, 4 months ago

Monsoon in Kerala: When hills tumbled

The Hindu  

On August 8, at around 5.30 in the evening, the frightening nature of the calamity that had gripped Kerala once again within a year became clear. Similar landslides occurred with varying intensity throughout the ecologically fragile regions of the Western Ghats districts of Kerala in the hours that followed as the State struggled to come to terms with an evolving …

Kerala rains | As it happened: Kerala govt announces flood relief package; ₹10,000 immediate aid
5 years, 5 months ago

Kerala rains | As it happened: Kerala govt announces flood relief package; ₹10,000 immediate aid

The Hindu  

After a brief respite, rains lashed several parts of Kerala on August 14 under the influence of the ‘vigorous’ South West Monsoon as the death toll in its second spell rose to 102 with 37 people missing. The State government said a total of102 people lost their lives in floods and landslides, triggered by the second spell of monsoon, since …

Flood-hit states shift focus to relief work as rains subside; toll touches 137
5 years, 5 months ago

Flood-hit states shift focus to relief work as rains subside; toll touches 137

Live Mint  

Flood waters have receded somewhat across Kerala, Karnataka and Maharashtra, exposing sludge, debris and a pile of complaints. On a day Union home minister Amit Shah made an aerial survey of flooded districts, the Congress party dismissed official estimates of damage in Karnataka and Maharashtra, urging the disasters be declared a national calamity. Maharashtra Congress general secretary Sachin Sawant said …

Monsoon Updates: 169 dead in flood, rain-related incidents in south and west India | As it happened
5 years, 5 months ago

Monsoon Updates: 169 dead in flood, rain-related incidents in south and west India | As it happened

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged the state and Central governments to provide immediate assistance to those affected by the floods in Kerala and promised to do everything possible to get the people back on their feet. We will do everything in our power to help them get back on their feet," Gandhi tweeted after visiting people affected by floods and …

Kerala floods updates: Red alert in 8 districts, death toll rises to 46
5 years, 5 months ago

Kerala floods updates: Red alert in 8 districts, death toll rises to 46

India Today  

Massive rains over the last two days in Kerala have led to many deaths and caused a landslide in Nilambur region of Malappuram district, in which reportedly over 40 people are stranded. #WATCH Pregnant woman rescued in flood-hit Palakkad district's Agali, in Kerala pic.twitter.com/hWcdvdkPYC ANI August 10, 2019 5:40 pm: Death toll in Kerala rises to 46 Kozhikode: 12 Wayanad: …

Kerala CM seeks army help as rains claim 8 lives, Rahul Gandhi offers help | HIGHLIGHTS
5 years, 5 months ago

Kerala CM seeks army help as rains claim 8 lives, Rahul Gandhi offers help | HIGHLIGHTS

India TV News  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has sought the army's help in the relief and rescue operations as rains battered several parts of Kerala and claimed eight lives, including a one-year-old child. READ ON TO HOW THE FLOOD-Y DAY UNFOLDED IN KERALA: 10:40 pm | Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has sought the army's help in the relief and rescue operations …

UAE man's plea to help Kerala still trending
5 years, 11 months ago

UAE man's plea to help Kerala still trending

Deccan Chronicle  

Alappuzha: Act for Kerala, a 1.2-min video put out by the UAE vlogged Khalid Al-Ameri seeking support for Kerala soon after the flood, continues to create flutter online. For the last five months, mainly during the stand-off between the Union and the state over accepting the UAE aid, it grabbed the attention of two million people online. Mr Ameri was …

Kerala: Govt steps up vigil as depression in Arabian Sea likely to intensify into cyclonic storm
6 years, 3 months ago

Kerala: Govt steps up vigil as depression in Arabian Sea likely to intensify into cyclonic storm

India TV News  

Formation of depression over south-east and adjoining east-central Arabian sea has opened the possibility of heavy rains in Kerala. The depression is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm in the next 24 hours, the IMD said, adding it will move north west towards South Oman and adjoining Yemen coasts during the next five days. Following the forecast by the …

Kerala, After The Flood: Having barely recovered from deluge, state must quickly prepare for impending drought
6 years, 3 months ago

Kerala, After The Flood: Having barely recovered from deluge, state must quickly prepare for impending drought

Firstpost  

Like the Japanese who have learned to live with earthquakes, Kerala should develop its own defence mechanism to brave draughts, floods, sea erosion, landslides and unforeseen calamities which may strike without notice. • It is the onus of the state government to keep the strategy for drought management and the contingency plan ready in consultation with all departments and stakeholders …

Kerala, After The Flood: Centre to review relief measures undertaken by banks, insurers in state
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala, After The Flood: Centre to review relief measures undertaken by banks, insurers in state

Firstpost  

The high-level delegation to Kerala will be led by Minister of State for Finance Pon Radhakrishnan, an official statement said New Delhi: The central government will hold a meeting with heads of banks and insurance firms on Wednesday to review relief and rehabilitation measures undertaken by them in the flood-hit Kerala. Chairmen and Managing Directors from public sector banks and …

Kerala, After The Flood: Fracas over UAE aid will cost BJP dearly, but Left and Congress also cut sorry figures
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala, After The Flood: Fracas over UAE aid will cost BJP dearly, but Left and Congress also cut sorry figures

Firstpost  

The BJP-led government has been criticised for turning down UAE’s Rs 700-crore offer for Kerala flood relief, but the whole picture has not been effectively communicated. 21 August: The amount of Rs 700 crore suddenly cropped up in Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s tweets. #KeralaFloodRelief pic.twitter.com/yfwbt9iEkd — CMO Kerala August 21, 2018 Hours after Vijayan’s tweets, reports attributed to sources …

Kerala floods: Rahul Gandhi to begin two-day visit to Chengannur, Alappuzha in deluge-affected areas from tomorrow
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods: Rahul Gandhi to begin two-day visit to Chengannur, Alappuzha in deluge-affected areas from tomorrow

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Congress president Rahul Gandhi will pay a two-day visit to flood-affected areas of Kerala from Tuesday onwards. Rahul will reach the capital city of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday following which he will visit the flood-affected areas of Chengannur, Alappuzha and Angamaly. On this Onam let us pledge to put aside our differences, stand united together and focus on …

Kerala Floods: State may have to wait months to get full central aid; process of assessing damage, fund-release time-consuming, says MHA
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala Floods: State may have to wait months to get full central aid; process of assessing damage, fund-release time-consuming, says MHA

Firstpost  

Flood-ravaged Kerala may have to wait a few months to get the complete financial aid package from the Centre as the process of assessing the extent of damage and fund release is time-consuming, officials said. After the initial release of funds, the central government follows certain rules and guidelines before awarding the final aid to any state for a natural …

Kerala, After The Floods: Pinarayi Vijayan stands by claim on Rs 700 crore UAE aid, says Modi, Crown Prince of Emirates discussed it
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala, After The Floods: Pinarayi Vijayan stands by claim on Rs 700 crore UAE aid, says Modi, Crown Prince of Emirates discussed it

Firstpost  

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan in response claimed that there was no lack of clarity on UAE aid for the flood-ravaged state and expressed hope the Centre would accept the “offer” of Rs 700 crore. In the latest development in the row over the financial aid reportedly offered by the United Arab Emirates for relief work in flood-ravaged Kerala, the …

Daily Bulletin: Kerala CM sticks to claim on UAE aid; Rahul to address diaspora in UK; Saina Nehwal in action at Asian Games today
6 years, 4 months ago

Daily Bulletin: Kerala CM sticks to claim on UAE aid; Rahul to address diaspora in UK; Saina Nehwal in action at Asian Games today

Firstpost  

The controversy over UAE’s reported offer to release Rs 700 crore aid to flood-hit Kerala refuses to die down. Expect Saina Nehwal and Dipika Pallikal Karthik in action at Asian Games today. Rahul Gandhi will address Indian Diaspora in UK UAE aid controversy: Kerala CM sticks by claim, cites PM’s tweet as proof The controversy over UAE’s reported offer to …

Kerala, After The Flood: Pinarayi Vijayan says Centre should treat state on different yardstick for extending aid
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala, After The Flood: Pinarayi Vijayan says Centre should treat state on different yardstick for extending aid

Firstpost  

Giving a detailed account of the havoc caused by the devastating floods and landslides since early August, Vijayan said the preliminary assessment of losses was around Rs 20,000 crore which was equal to the state’s annual plan size for 2018-19. Giving a detailed account of the havoc caused by the devastating floods and landslides since early August, he said the …

Kerala floods: Narendra Modi govt cites policy in refusing aid from UAE, but 2015 scheme allows aid
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods: Narendra Modi govt cites policy in refusing aid from UAE, but 2015 scheme allows aid

Firstpost  

Faced with the destruction left by the worst monsoon floods in 94 years, 1.2 million in relief camps and now over 400 dead, Kerala has been appealing to the public and private donors to help reconstruction efforts. “If the national government of another country voluntarily offers assistance as a goodwill gesture in solidarity with the disaster victims, the Central Government …

Kerala floods and their far-reaching impact: Nature offers small reminders when its limits are crossed by man
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods and their far-reaching impact: Nature offers small reminders when its limits are crossed by man

Firstpost  

While it’s true that Kerala has received unprecedented rainfall this year causing water levels to rise abnormally and dams to overflow, many are blaming the floods on man-made mistakes which have destroyed the ecological balance. The protesters of 2011 will now be repenting their mistakes in the aftermath of the flood that has taken over 400 lives and has likely …

Kerala Floods: UAE denies offering Rs 700 crore financial aid, says final decision pending
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala Floods: UAE denies offering Rs 700 crore financial aid, says final decision pending

India TV News  

In what is certain to leave the Congress and the Pinarayi Vijayan government in Kerala red-faced, the United Arab Emirates has rejected reports about it offering a generous Rs 700 crore aid to the flood-ravaged southern state. UAE Ambassador Ahmed Albanna told Indian Express that there has been no official announcement so far by the UAE on any specific amount …

UAE did not offer financial aid for flood-hit Kerala, says state BJP chief
6 years, 4 months ago

UAE did not offer financial aid for flood-hit Kerala, says state BJP chief

Hindustan Times  

The Kerala unit of the BJP on Friday said that the United Arab Emirates did not announce financial aid of $100 million for the flood-ravaged state. Addressing the media in Kozhikode, state BJP chief PS Sreedharan Pillai said: “We want Vijayan to explain about this news and from where he received it. After the Centre expressed reservations in accepting the …

UAE aid for Kerala: India 'may' accept foreign donations offered in wake of disasters, says 2016 NDMA document
6 years, 4 months ago

UAE aid for Kerala: India 'may' accept foreign donations offered in wake of disasters, says 2016 NDMA document

Firstpost  

The National Disaster Management Plan, a publication of the NDMA, on planning framework for disaster situations, has noted that as a matter of policy, the Government of India does not issue any appeal for foreign assistance in the wake of a disaster. New Delhi: As the row over accepting funds from foreign governments for flood-hit Kerala continues, a 2016 document …

Kerala, After The Flood: Govt takes up massive task of cleaning houses, public spaces; electricians, plumbers also deployed
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala, After The Flood: Govt takes up massive task of cleaning houses, public spaces; electricians, plumbers also deployed

Firstpost  

With flood waters receding from most of the places, the Kerala government has taken up the massive task of cleaning houses and public places filled with slush left behind by the massive deluge that claimed 231 lives, besides causing large-scale destruction. Thiruvananthapuram: With flood waters receding from most of the places, the Kerala government has taken up the massive task …

Kerala begins massive clean up as floodwater recedes
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala begins massive clean up as floodwater recedes

India Today  

With flood waters receding from most of the places, the Kerala government has taken up the massive task of cleaning houses and public places filled with slush left behind by the massive deluge that claimed 231 lives, besides causing large-scale destruction. READ| Girl donates part of fund collected for her heart surgery to Kerala flood relief Rescue over, rehabilitation begins …

India to 'politely' reject foreign aid for Kerala flooding crisis
6 years, 4 months ago

India to 'politely' reject foreign aid for Kerala flooding crisis

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India appears poised to reject …

Kerala floods: Centre firm on no-aid policy but may allow funds under ‘schemes’
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods: Centre firm on no-aid policy but may allow funds under ‘schemes’

Hindustan Times  

India is unlikely to change its 15-year-old policy of not accepting bilateral financial assistance for rescue and relief operations, an official familiar with the development said, even as a reported offer by the United Arab Emirates of Rs 700 crore for flood relief in Kerala has acquired political undertones. The official cited above said Indian embassies have been told to …

Kerala, Centre at odds over accepting foreign aid over floods
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala, Centre at odds over accepting foreign aid over floods

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India’s decision not to accept foreign aid in the wake of the Kerala floods seems to be putting the central and state governments at odds over the issue. Issac’s view found resonance with that of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan with the latter telling the Indian Express newspaper that the UAE “cannot be considered as any other nation” …

Kerala floods: Former CM Oommen Chandy writes to Narendra Modi, calls Centre's financial aid disappointing
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods: Former CM Oommen Chandy writes to Narendra Modi, calls Centre's financial aid disappointing

Firstpost  

Oommen Chandy said the Centre should take further steps to provide maximum possible assistance to Kerala. Thiruvananthapuram: Congress on Wednesday termed as disappointing the reports that the Centre was unlikely to accept any foreign financial aid for flood relief work in Kerala and requested the prime minister to take steps to amend the rules. “If there exists any obstacles against …

Kerala floods: War of words erupts between political parties as rescue ops draw to a close
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods: War of words erupts between political parties as rescue ops draw to a close

India TV News  

As the operations to rescue those stranded in rain-ravaged areas in Kerala near completion, a political war erupted today with Congress-led UDF Opposition and BJP blaming the state government for a "man-made disaster". "The government had no idea which areas would be submerged when nine dams across the Pamba river, 11 dams in the Periyar in Idukki and Ernakulam districts …

Will Kerala accept UAE's Rs 700 crore contribution for floods? Centre will decide, KJ Alphons tells Firstpost
6 years, 4 months ago

Will Kerala accept UAE's Rs 700 crore contribution for floods? Centre will decide, KJ Alphons tells Firstpost

Firstpost  

The minister’s comment came hours after the UAE, Maldives and Qatar pledged assistance to India for relief and rehabilitation measures in Kerala. Any assistance by a foreign government towards relief operations in flood-ravaged Kerala will be subject to clearance by the Government of India, Union minister KJ Alphons told Firstpost. The Kerala minister’s comment came hours after the United Arab …

Kerala floods: Indian government would be churlish to decline UAE's offer of Rs 700 crore for ravaged state
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods: Indian government would be churlish to decline UAE's offer of Rs 700 crore for ravaged state

Firstpost  

The Government of India has taken the stand that it will meet the financial demands emanating out of the damages inflicted by the heavy rains in Kerala from domestic sources The Government of India has taken the stand that it will meet the financial demands emanating out of the damages inflicted by the heavy rains in Kerala from domestic sources. …

Former Kerala CM writes to PM Modi, urges him to reconsider norms for foreign aid
6 years, 4 months ago

Former Kerala CM writes to PM Modi, urges him to reconsider norms for foreign aid

India Today  

Former Kerala Chief Minister Ommen Chandy, on Wednesday, wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing his displeasure over the financial assistance offered to the flood-ravaged state by the central government. ON ACCEPTING FOREIGN AID The Congress leader also urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reconsider the Centre's stand over the acceptance of foreign financial aid. Meanwhile, Kerala Finance Minister Thomas …

Will discuss India declining foreign aid for Kerala floods with Centre: CM Pinarayi Vijayan
6 years, 4 months ago

Will discuss India declining foreign aid for Kerala floods with Centre: CM Pinarayi Vijayan

India Today  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, today, said that the state government will hold a discussion with the Centre about India declining foreign aid for Kerala floods. CM Pinarayi Vijayan also said that the National Disaster Management Plan of 2016 has provisions to accept foreign aid if it is voluntarily offered by another country in times of severe calamity. Kerala Finance …

Sigh of relief for over one million people as water level recedes in flood-hit Kerala; torrential rains batter Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan
6 years, 4 months ago

Sigh of relief for over one million people as water level recedes in flood-hit Kerala; torrential rains batter Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan

India TV News  

Rainfall has abated in the flood-ravaged Kerala over the past two days giving a sigh of relief of more than a million people battling hunger, epidemics in the wake of the state's worst deluge in almost a century. Kerala floods: Centre releases Rs 600 crore, waives off customs duty, GST on relief materials The Centre on Tuesday released Rs 600 …

India unlikely to accept foreign donations for flood relief efforts in Kerala, will rely on domestic assistance
6 years, 4 months ago

India unlikely to accept foreign donations for flood relief efforts in Kerala, will rely on domestic assistance

Firstpost  

According to official sources, India is unlikely to accept any foreign financial assistance for flood relief operations in Kerala New Delhi: The government is unlikely to accept any foreign financial assistance for flood relief operations in Kerala, official sources said. The United Arab Emirates has offered $100 million as financial assistance for flood relief operation in Kerala. “Sheikh Mohammed Bin …

400 dead. Crores lost. The cost of the Kerala floods
6 years, 4 months ago

400 dead. Crores lost. The cost of the Kerala floods

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Battered by torrential rains, Kerala is witnessing the worst floods in a century. The second spell of monsoon fury since 8 August worsened the situation, as heavy rains for days compelled the administration to open the shutters of the dams, which led to flooding, leaving low-lying areas submerged. The India Meteorological Department said Idukki and Palakkad districts have …

Centre declares Kerala floods ‘Level-3’ calamity; demand to call it ‘national disaster’ either ignorance or mischief
6 years, 4 months ago

Centre declares Kerala floods ‘Level-3’ calamity; demand to call it ‘national disaster’ either ignorance or mischief

Firstpost  

A Level-3 tag for the Kerala floods means that the Centre must help the state with its personnel and funds, which the Narendra Modi government has already begun to do. This was made clear to the Kerala High Court on Monday in response to a petition, which had sought to have the floods declared a “national disaster”. A ‘national’ confusion …

With Rs 700 crore, UAE tops list of nations offering aid to rain-battered Kerala; Qatar gives Rs 35 crore, Maldives Rs 34 lakh
6 years, 4 months ago

With Rs 700 crore, UAE tops list of nations offering aid to rain-battered Kerala; Qatar gives Rs 35 crore, Maldives Rs 34 lakh

Firstpost  

On Saturday, Sharjah ruler Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi donated Rs 4 crore for Kerala flood victims, whereas the UAE government had formed a national emergency committee to help the flood victims. The UAE government also asked the business community to gather funds and donate to Kerala and encouraged ctitizens to provide relief assistance through full-page Apart from UAE, Qatar has …

UAE offers ₹700 crore in aid to flood-ravaged Kerala
6 years, 4 months ago

UAE offers ₹700 crore in aid to flood-ravaged Kerala

The Hindu  

The United Arab Emirates has promised an assistance of ₹700 crore for Kerala’s reconstruction effort. Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander Sheikh Mohammad Bin Syed Al Nahyan has communicated this to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan told reporters in Thiruvananthapuram. Mr. Vijayan thanked UAE president Sheikh Khalifa bin Syed Al Nahyan, the Abu Dhabi …

Kerala flood: While ‘liberals’ fan north-south divide, Kerala CM expresses gratitude to central govt
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala flood: While ‘liberals’ fan north-south divide, Kerala CM expresses gratitude to central govt

Op India  

Chief Minister of Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan has expressed sincere gratitude to the central government and Prime Minister Modi for the assistance provided during the on-going relief work in the aftermath of the Kerala floods in an interview with Vasudha Venugopal of Economic Times. While certain people have been using the tragedy to further their own political agenda and fan regionalist …

The new anthem in Kerala floods: ‘Oh, deep in my heart...we shall overcome’
6 years, 4 months ago

The new anthem in Kerala floods: ‘Oh, deep in my heart...we shall overcome’

Live Mint  

Kochi: It can be said that after the great flood of 2018, Kerala is back to its mythical beginnings. Thousands of houses were destroyed, more than 370 people lost their lives, and nearly a million people are now in 5,645 relief camps. John, who has been visiting relief camps, people who fled their homes with only clothes on their backs …

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