Kerala Rain Live Updates: PM Modi Arrives In Kochi, To Survey Flood-Hit Areas

Kerala Flood: PM Modi has arrived in Kochi and will soon survey flood-affected areas.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Kochi to undertake a survey of flood-hit areas. Kerala is witnessing one of the most savage monsoon in over a century. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said over 324 people have been killed in the last nine days and over 2 lakh people have been displaced. Till now, 42 Navy, 16 Army, 28 Coast Guard and 39 National Disaster Relief Force teams were engaged in rescue operations. Another 14 NDRF teams are expected to reach shortly. Earlier Home Minister Rajnath Singh had undertaken and aerial survey of the flood-ravaged state and the centre had extend a Rs100 crore package. 

Flood water from the Periyar river and its tributaries has submerged many towns in Ernakulam and Thrissur. An emergency  situation has developed in Alapuzha, Ernakulam, Thrissur and Pathanamthitta districts, where roads have become completely submerged. Thousands of people are still perched on trees and rooftops, waiting to be rescued. Telecom operators had announced free calls and data, extension in bill payment due dates and other relief measures for subscribers in Kerala. "To help you stay in touch with your loved ones and remain connected, we are extending a complimentary 7 days unlimited voice & data pack to you," Jio said in a message sent to customers.

Here are the updates on Kerala flood:

Aug 18, 2018

09:10 (IST)

The people of Kerala have always been and are still part of our success story in the UAE. We have a special responsibility to help and support those affected, especially during this holy and blessed days: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum tweeted 

Aug 18, 2018

09:00 (IST)

PM Surveys Flood-Battered Kerala; 324 Dead,  Over 3 Lakh Displaced: 10 Facts. Read Here

Aug 18, 2018

08:51 (IST)

United Arab Emirates will form a committee to help flood-hit areas of Kerala. Sheikh Khalifa, the Emir of Abu Dhabi, has instructed the formation of a national emergency committee to provide assistance to the people in Kerala. 

Aug 18, 2018

08:38 (IST)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday took off in a helicopter from here to survey the massive loss and destruction triggered by the torrential rains in Kerala. Overflowing rivers and a series of landslides have resulted in the death of 180 people as of Saturday morning, with over 3 lakh others forced to move to some 2,000 relief camps.

Aug 18, 2018

08:36 (IST)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Kochi, where he will take stock of the flood situation across Kerala. "Kerala is facing its worst flood in 100 years. 80 dams opened, 324 lives lost and 223139 people are in about 1500+ relief camps," read a tweet from the Chief Minister's Office. Till now, 42 Navy, 16 Army, 28 Coast Guard and 39 National Disaster Relief Force teams were engaged in rescue operations. Another 14 NDRF teams are expected to reach shortly. The military has pushed in more than 200 boats. Another four aircraft and three Coast Guard ships have also been brought in.

Aug 18, 2018

08:17 (IST)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Kochi. #KeralaFloodspic.twitter.com/188CsnTZ3L

- ANI (@ANI) August 18, 2018

Aug 18, 2018

08:12 (IST)

Many states have come forward to  help Kerala. Punjab, Maharashtra and Telanganam have offered packed food.

Aug 18, 2018

08:04 (IST)

Mamata Banerjee on Kerala flood: Words alone are not enough. Yet I must tell all my brothers and sisters of Kerala that our thoughts and prayers are with each one of you. Condolences to those families who have lost their loved ones. Strength to those who are fighting the

Aug 18, 2018

08:02 (IST)

You can also donate to the Kerala Chief Minister Distress relief fund. Details below: 

NO: 67319948232 

Bank: State Bank of India   

IFSC : SBIN0070028 

SWIFT CODE : SBININBBT08

Aug 18, 2018

07:43 (IST)

#WATCH Navy delivers relief material to stranded people in a flooded area of Kochi. #Keralafloodspic.twitter.com/dC8Lp78e8q

- ANI (@ANI) August 18, 2018

Aug 18, 2018

07:28 (IST)

PM Modi leaves from Thiruvananthapuram for an aerial survey of flood-affected areas of Kochi

Aug 18, 2018

07:23 (IST)

Prime Minister Narendra  Modi is on his way to Kochi

Aug 18, 2018

07:21 (IST)

Teiangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao has announced Rs 25 crores of immediate financial help to the rain-hit state. He has also asked for water purifying machines worth Rs 2.5 crores to be sent to Kerala. 

Aug 18, 2018

07:12 (IST)

PM @narendramodi reached Kerala a short while ago.

Governor Shri Sathasivam, CM Shri Vijayan, Union Minister @alphonstourism and other dignitaries welcomed the Prime Minister at the airport. @CMOKeralapic.twitter.com/x10nKKqKSe

- PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 17, 2018

Aug 18, 2018

07:07 (IST)

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