Kerala floods updates: Focus on Chengannur, Chalakudy areas

The rescue operation for flood victims in Pathanamthitta and Thrissur districts continue with response teams battling strong river currents and heavy rain to bring stranded citizens to safety, even as a parallel crisis unfolded in the Kuttanad region, where rising floodwaters inundated thousands of houses, forcing a mass evacuation.

The rescue work involving the armed forces and State government agencies was focussed on Chengannur and Chalakudy. Amid frantic calls for help from hundreds of stranded citizens, the Army deployed bigger boats in the flooded areas. As many as 22 helicopters and 119 boats of the Navy and Coast Guard were also involved.

Terming the floods the worst in the century, the Chief Minister said the rescue work was in the final stage with teams involved in mopping up operations.

Govt assistance to get flooded houses cleaned

With the floodwaters starting to recede, many people in disaster relief camps across the district are eager to return home as soon as possible.

Officials say that people whose houses have been flooded for two or more days will get a compensation from the government to get them cleaned and to make them liveable. Those housed in camps need not worry as they have been registered. Those who had shifted to the houses of relatives or friends during the flood need to get a report from the respective village officers after a few weeks to avail the compensation. They shall seek the help of their respective ward members for the same, said Ramla N., Deputy Collector in charge of disaster management.

Canadian PM conveys condolences to the affected

Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau took to Twitter to convey his condolences to those in Kerala.

"Tragic news from Kerala, India - Canada sends its deepest condolences to all those who have lost a loved one in the devastating floods," he wrote. "Our thoughts are with everyone affected."

KSRTC resumes service in parts of Kozhikode

Water recedes in Kozhikode but hardships continue. About 45,000 people from 14,000 families are in 320 relief camps in the district. Public participation in relief operations has provided succour to the flood-hit victims.

Fuel shortage has hit some parts of district — the issue is expected to be addressed today. State-owned KSRTC and private buses have recommenced services to different parts of Kozhikode.

All government offices in kozhikode to function today in connection with relief operations.

Relief pours in to flood-stricken Kerala

Expected rainfall in the State

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(Source: IMD data from August 18, 1.00 p.m.)

How to donate towards Kerala flood relief efforts:

Chief Ministers Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF) accepts voluntary contributions from Individuals, Organizations, Trusts, Companies and Institutions etc. All contributions towards CMDRF are exempt from Income Tax under section 80(G).

Donations now accepted through UPI mobile app like BHIM, paytm, Tez, Phonepe also.
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For Bank Counter Payment

Beneficiary Name : Principal Secretary (Fin), Treasurer CMDRF

Bank Name : State Bank of India (SBI)

Account Number : 67319948232

Branch : City Branch, Thiruvananthapuram

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For offline Contribution

Cheque/Demand Draft can be drawn in the favour of Principal Secretary (Finance), Treasurer CMDRF, payable at Thiruvananthapuram. The same may be posted/mailed to the following address:

Principal Secretary (Finance)

Treasurer CMDRF

Secretariat

Thiruvananthapuram – 695 001

Kerala, INDIA

For effective collaboration and communications between authorities, volunteers and public, the following website has been created http://keralarescue.in/

(Information provided by the Chief Minister's Office, Kerala)