Kerala, after the floods: Govt focuses on cleaning houses and public places; 12,000 people volunteer to help in operations
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala, after the floods: Govt focuses on cleaning houses and public places; 12,000 people volunteer to help in operations

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Pinarayi Vijayan has said that most of the stranded people have been rescued and searches would continue in isolated houses in Kerala to find if any persons are trapped. Thiruvananthapuram: With operations to rescue stranded people from flood-affected areas nearing a close, the Kerala government on Wednesday turned its attention to cleaning of houses and public places which were damaged in the unprecedented rains which ravaged the state. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said that most of the stranded people have been rescued and searches would continue in isolated houses to find if any persons are trapped. The Chief Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund had received donations to the tune of Rs 309 crore till Tuesday evening through online and deposits in the special SBI account.

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From rescue to rehab: administration charts out plan for Sangli, Kolhapur
5 years, 5 months ago

From rescue to rehab: administration charts out plan for Sangli, Kolhapur

Hindustan Times  

The focus in flood-hit districts of Kolhapur and Sangli has now shifted from rescue to rehabilitation, according to the administration, with water levels drastically reducing in the area. This work would go for the next few months,” said Deepak Mhaisekar, Pune divisional commissioner. The administration shifted most of the people from these villages, but some did not want to leave …

Kerala, After The Flood: 70,000 people volunteer for clean-up drive in Kuttanad, aim to clear debris from 1 lakh buildings
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala, After The Flood: 70,000 people volunteer for clean-up drive in Kuttanad, aim to clear debris from 1 lakh buildings

Firstpost  

State Finance Minister Thomas Isaac and PWD Minister G Sudhakaran launched the drive in Kerala, where volunteers will clean around one lakh buildings in Kainakary, Nedumudi and other areas of Kuttanad in Alappuzha districts. Around 70,000 people have volunteered in a massive clean-up drive in Kuttanad, known as Kerala’s rice bowl, to remove the silt and debris dumped by flood, …

From crowdsourcing aid to volunteerism, Kerala finds ways to rebuild itself
6 years, 4 months ago

From crowdsourcing aid to volunteerism, Kerala finds ways to rebuild itself

Live Mint  

Ernakulam: From schemes to compensate victims to efforts to raise money for the cash-strapped treasury, here’s a look at how Kerala is responding to the post-flood situation. Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday announced ₹ 10,000 to the nearly 400,000 flood displaced who are now returning from relief camps to their homes, as a quick aid. It involves clearing away …

Over 3 lakh still lodged in Kerala's flood relief camps; donations to CM's relief fund touch Rs 700 crore
6 years, 4 months ago

Over 3 lakh still lodged in Kerala's flood relief camps; donations to CM's relief fund touch Rs 700 crore

Firstpost  

With rehabilitation measures on, the government on Monday said an immediate relief of Rs 10,000 would be disbursed soon to the flood-affected. Thiruvananthapuram: Over 3.26 lakh people are still in relief camps across Kerala even after a fortnight of the devastating deluge that left a trail of destruction claiming 322 lives and rendering thousands homeless. A total of 3,42,699 people …

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 …

After deluge, rehabilitation a big challenge
6 years, 4 months ago

After deluge, rehabilitation a big challenge

Live Mint  

Chengannur : The people of Kerala have started the exercise of rebuilding their lives now that the flood waters have receded. This is especially so in south Kerala’s Chengannur of Alappuzha district, which is one of the worst affected places, as the available resources seem meagre in view of the extent of destruction. People were on rooftops, waiting to be …

Kerala, After The Flood: Water still to recede from many parts of state; people ask for clean clothes and sanitation
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala, After The Flood: Water still to recede from many parts of state; people ask for clean clothes and sanitation

Firstpost  

A bleak, uncertain future stares the nearly 13 lakh people currently taking shelter at the relief camps in Kerala. A bleak, uncertain future stares the nearly 13 lakh people currently taking shelter at the relief camps in the state. Many houses are still under water and the ones which are not have broken pots and pans strewn everywhere with a …

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 …

Kerala, after the floods: Govt focuses on cleaning houses and public places; 12,000 people volunteer to help in operations
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala, after the floods: Govt focuses on cleaning houses and public places; 12,000 people volunteer to help in operations

Firstpost  

Pinarayi Vijayan has said that most of the stranded people have been rescued and searches would continue in isolated houses in Kerala to find if any persons are trapped. Thiruvananthapuram: With operations to rescue stranded people from flood-affected areas nearing a close, the Kerala government on Wednesday turned its attention to cleaning of houses and public places which were damaged …

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 …

Kerala floods: Union tourism minister KJ Alphons says authorities have housed one million people in relief camps
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods: Union tourism minister KJ Alphons says authorities have housed one million people in relief camps

Firstpost  

As Kerala has been facing the worst flooding in a century, the entire country has come forward to help the southern state in this hour of need. Trivandrum: As the rescue and relief operations continue in flood-hit Kerala, Union Tourism Minister KJ Alphons on Monday said that the authorities have housed at least one million people in scores of relief …

Kerala floods: Real test begins once waters recede as state would have to battle ravaged economy, threat of epidemics
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala floods: Real test begins once waters recede as state would have to battle ravaged economy, threat of epidemics

Firstpost  

Resources that the tiny state of Kerala can mobilise are very limited. Following Home Minister Rajnath Singh and a central team’s visit to the flood-ravaged state, an interim relief of Rs 100 crore was promised as against Rs 1,220 crore demanded by the state. A statement issued by the Union home ministry in response to Kerala government’s demand for assistance …

Kerala Floods highlights: Death toll above 190, over 300,000 people in relief camps
6 years, 4 months ago

Kerala Floods highlights: Death toll above 190, over 300,000 people in relief camps

Live Mint  

OTHERS :Kerala has been battered by the worst floods this year, with different parts of the state remaining marooned and supply of essential items, including oxygen supplies in hospitals, cut off. "All AAP MLAs, MPs and ministers donating one month salary for #KeralaFloods"- @ArvindKejriwal #Donate4Kerala pic.twitter.com/Fjmzzo4t3c — AAP August 18, 2018 IAF helicopters evacuating the stranded people in Kerala IAF …

Tragedy of Kerala floods unfolds: Bodies found floating, roads cut off, food and medicines scarce
6 years, 4 months ago

Tragedy of Kerala floods unfolds: Bodies found floating, roads cut off, food and medicines scarce

Hindustan Times  

At least 23 more deaths were reported across rain-devastated Kerala on Saturday with 15 bodies of the victims seen floating on flood waters even as rescue and relief operations continued across the state on a war-footing. Prime minister Narendra Modi, who had reached the state on Friday night, announced an interim relief of Rs 500 crore for Kerala after holding …

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