Heavy monsoon rains in the southern Indian state of Kerala has caused severe Floods which has killed at least 73 people, shut down an airport and displaced more than 85,000 people
Debris submerged many of the bodies according to the state government officials.
The Cochin International Airport, one of India's busiest, has been shut until 26 August due to a flooded runway.
IMD, The Indian meteorological Department has issued a "red alert" in the state.
Rescue operations are under way and the federal government has sent additional forces to assist local efforts.
Pope calls on international community to help flood victims
Pope Francis prayed for the victims of the flooding at St Peter’s Square, the Vatican News reported.
“The inhabitants of Kerala have been harshly struck by intense rains, which have caused flooding and landslides, with heavy loss of human life, with many people missing and displaced, with extensive damage to crops and homes,” he said.
He voiced his hopes that “these brothers and sisters” would be supported by “our solidarity, and by concrete support from the international community”.
Qatar extends Rs 34.89 crore in aid
After the UAE, Qatar has come out in support of flood-hit Kerala by announcing a financial aid of Rs 34.89 crore, a media report said today.The Qatar Charity, through its representative in India, has launched emergency relief for those affected by the huge floods with a total value of half a million riyals during the first stage, the Gulf Times reported. Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani issued a directive to allocate $5 million (Rs 34.89 crore) to help provide shelter to those who lost their homes.
Khalsa Aid volunteers reach Kochi, set up Langar to feed 2000 people
The Sikh volunteers have been cooking meals to feed those stranded in the rains and have been without basic amenities. The group collaborated with Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha in Kochi and have set up their community kitchen there.
The Gurudwara members and Khalsa Aid volunteers have been sponsoring the Langar from their own pocket by buying the supplies but have requested others to donate to help more people affected by the natural disaster.
Two special trains to evacuate people stranded in Ernakulam
The South Eastern Railway will run two special trains from Ernakulam in flood-ravaged Kerala to Santragachi/Howrah to evacuate stranded people this evening, an SER spokesman said.
On a request from the West Bengal government, SER will run the two trains, which will commence journey from Ernakulam at 6.00 pm and 9.00 pm today, a communique from the state Transport department said. The railway will also run a special train to Ernakulam from Santragachi, which will leave here at 5.15 pm on Wednesday, the SER spokesman said.
Here you can donate funds and supplies and help those affected by the floods in Kerala rebuild the lives.
The CM's Disaster Relief Fund (CMDRF)
CMDRF Account details:
Name of the donee: Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund
Account Number: 67319948232
Bank: State Bank of India
Branch: City Branch, Thiruvananthapuram
IFSC: SBIN0070028
PAN: AAAGD0584M
Account type: Savings
SWIFT Code: SBININBBT08
All contributions to the fund are 100% tax exempt.
Comments
Post a Comment