Kerala rains: Army, disaster management response teams aid in rescue and relief work in state
Several disaster management authorities and response teams have done relief and rescue work in Kerala as heavy rains has caused flooding and landslides in the state.
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Heavy rains continued in Kerala and the India Meteorological Department has forecasted more rain. PTI
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Heavy flooding has been reported in many parts of Kerala as heavy rains have prompted authorities to also release shutters of several dams. Twitter/@IndiaCoastGuard
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As rains caused flooding and landslides, rescue authorities such as the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) arrived to provide aid in affected areas. Firstpost/Naveen Nair
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Kerala’s chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed satisfaction at the flood relief efforts being carried out by Army, Navy, Air Force, NDRF & Coast Guard. Sourced by 101Reporters
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District collectors were given permission to hire necessary number of bulldozers, generators and lights for relief and rescue operations. Firstpost/Naveen Nair
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NDRF deployed in Kerala, engaged in rescue and relief work, in the aftermath of flood and landslides. Firstpost/ Naveen Nair
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Rescue authorities took necessary steps for evacuation of people in vulnerable areas in case of a water surge. Image courtesy: TK Devasia
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Flash flood, triggered by heavy rains, caused destruction of houses and major evacuation efforts had to be undertaken. PTI
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NDRF teams collaborated with Kerala’s local disaster management authorities to carry out elaborate rescue efforts. Firstpost/Naveen Nair
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