As Kerala continues to battle the torrential downpour lashing its shores, death toll has risen to 42 in rain related incidents, including flooding and landslides, with over one lakh people moved to relief camps, officials said on Saturday.
Twelve people have died of leptospirosis disease in Kerala between August 1 and September 3, while 372 confirmed leptospirosis cases have been reported from the flood-hit state since August 1.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday said that they have housed as many as 59,296 flood-hit victims in 305 camps, set up by the authorities across the state.
Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday urged the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government to disburse sufficient funds for flood-ravaged Kerala to expedite the restoration work.
The Uttarakhand government today handed over a cheque of Rs five crore to the Kerala resident commissioner in New Delhi.
BSP supremo Mayawati on Tuesday accused the Centre of according “step-motherly treatment” to Kerala and demanded that all-out help be provided to the flood-hit state.
Congress president Rahul Gandhi today visited relief camps in Chengannur and heard the woes of the people.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Monday announced to provide digital mark sheets, migration certificates and pass certificates to the students from CBSE affiliated schools in Kerala as they might have lost them in the recent floods.
Vijayan said, “We can overcome any hurdle if Malayalis across the world stand united. Money will not be a hurdle for rebuilding Kerala. Let Malayalis across the world contribute their one month’s salary for rebuilding the state. We should think about this.”
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