Kerala floods: Worst rains in a century kills over 300, displaces 3 lakh; entire state on alert for more showers
The incessant rains in Kerala have caused floods and landslides, which have claimed over 300 lives and displaced over 3 lakh people
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Incessant rains have been plaguing Kerala since last week, causing floods in various parts of the state, and requiring 14 districts to still be on red alert. Reuters
The floods and landslides caused due to the rains have killed 324 people. Many are stranded on their rooftops at Thiruvanmandoor. Edanad, Pandanad and Mangalam. Reuters
Several NDRF, army and navy units have been deployed in all districts of Kerala to rescue those who are stranded. Image courtesy: Navy PRO
Over 3.14 lakh people from over 70,000 families were rescued and sent to relief camps by the rescue teams. Reuters
Around 21 people who were stuck on their roof in order to avoid the floods were airlifted by the rescue teams. The navy also rescued 106 animals that were trapped due to the floods. Reuters
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Kerala and undertook an aerial survey of the destruction in the state. He has announced a grant of Rs 500 crore to the flood victims. Twitter/@PMOIndia