Kerala floods: 1.5 lakh people in relief camps, rescue operation teams deployed
Kerala floods: 1.5 lakh people in relief camps, rescue operation teams deployed
Indian Navy has deployed over 30 rescue teams in Kerala as the flood situation further worsened with many areas inundated and flight operations suspended. The toll rose to 67 with rain fury claiming 67 lives in the flood hit Kerala.
Officials said a red alert has been sounded in all the 14 districts of the state. More than 1.5 lakh people have been lodged in relief camps across the state.
From Kasaragod in the north to Thiruvananthapuram in the south, all rivers are in spate and shutters of 35 dams, including Mullaperiyar, have been opened.
Train services have been disrupted and road transport services are in disarray with stretches of roads coming under water.
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Officials said a holiday has been declared for educational institutions in all districts barring Kasaragod tomorrow while colleges and universities have postponed exams.
Power supply, communication systems and distribution of drinking water have been disrupted in various parts of the state in the rain mayhem.
As the situation became grave, the state government sought the help of more teams of army personnel, National Disaster Response Force and Army Engineering.
Major tourist centres, including Athirappally, Ponmudi and Munnar, which were expecting huge influx of visitors in the wake of Onam festival season, have closed.
An urgent meeting, convened by the chief minister here to evaluate the flood situation, directed officials to requisition maximum number of lifeboats from Tamil Nadu.
-PTC News
