J&K announces Rs 2 cr assistance for Kerala

IANS  |  Srinagar 

The government on Sunday announced a relief of

Rs 2 crore for the flood-hit people of

gave this information to Chief Minister while expressing sorrow over the tragic loss of hundreds of innocent lives in the unprecedented floods in the southern state.

The death toll due to the devastating rains and floods in has gone up to 370 on Sunday.

Vohra and members of his state administrative council have conveyed their sympathy for lakhs of families who have been rendered homeless in Kerala.

The has also announced that suitable arrangements are being urgently put in place to enable people of to contribute to Kerala flood relief fund.

--IANS

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First Published: Sun, August 19 2018. 18:44 IST