Deadly Flood in India Leaves Hundreds Dead and Thousands Homeless
Recent flooding caused by torrential rains in the southern state of Kerala in India has left at least 324 people dead as of Saturday.
The death toll since the country’s monsoon season began in June has now reached over 930 people. According to local officials, most of those killed were reportedly due to landslides.
#WATCH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducts an aerial survey of flood affected areas. PM has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh per person to the next kin of the deceased and Rs.50,000 to those seriously injured, from PM’s National Relief Funds (PMNRF). #KeralaFloods pic.twitter.com/T6FYNVLmMu
— ANI (@ANI) August 18, 2018
India Meteorological Department reported that the state had been hit with 37% more than usual rainfall during monsoon season because of a spell of low pressure over the region. The flooding has also resulted in 200,000 people losing their homes, BBC reports.
On this India Independence Day, praying for my parents hometown of Kerala that’s struggling so much rn! #StandWithKerala #KeralaFloods pic.twitter.com/ZzL9FEnFND
— nissi thomas (@chikoo_27) August 15, 2018
As more torrential rain and strong winds are expected over the weekend, rescuers are exerting all efforts to rescue thousands of people still stuck on trees or stranded on rooftops.
Kerala is on Red Alert due to floods Ernakulam Kochi eg many districts are under water 10000 people are in shelter homes please donate liberally to feed them ..Jesus in thy name we declare ‘Peace be still there should not be any further rains in. Kerala #StandwithKerala Donate pic.twitter.com/023nFLQyOq
— Amen _Amen (@Amen24) August 11, 2018
Nearly all of the state’s districts are currently on red alert for more heavy rains over the coming days.
In a series of tweets, Chief Minister of KeralaPinarayi Vijayan posted updates on what he considers as the worst flooding the state has seen in a century.
Kerala is facing its worst flood in 100 years. 80 dams opened, 324 lives lost and 223139 people are in about 1500+ relief camps. Your help can rebuild the lives of the affected. Donate to https://t.co/FjYFEdOsyl #StandWithKerala.
— CMO Kerala (@CMOKerala) August 17, 2018
He added that over 314,000 people have now taken refuge to more than 2,000 emergency relief camps set up in the area.
Update: Rescue operations are progressing well even in an inclement weather. A total of 82,442 rescues were made today. 3,14,391 people from 70,085 families are safe in 2094 camps across the State. #KeralaFloods pic.twitter.com/puHkqQ94UQ
— CMO Kerala (@CMOKerala) August 17, 2018
In one village alone, at least 10,000 people remain stranded after all roads surrounding the area were submerged by water.
According to the Times of India, rescue attempts by boat have been extremely perilous due to the strong currents. The outage of mobile coverage in most places in the area greatly affects the rescue efforts.
Netizens have since been posting heartbreaking images and videos of the disaster on social media to spread awareness.
More scary visuals from Kerala. Visuals of a house collapsing in Puzhakkattiri, near Valanchery. Rain and Water logging continues in several districts. #StandWithKerala #KeralaFloods @jamewils @Zakka_Jacob @AnandKochukudy @legaljournalist pic.twitter.com/ygmFSclNdx
— M.Unnikrishnan (@unnis_m) August 17, 2018
Receiving scary videos from my family there on the ongoing floods in South India. More than 80 deaths so far. Thousands trapped. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has appealed to the people for generous contributions to battle the worst floods faced by Kerala in nearly a century. pic.twitter.com/J8SJzbt2DH
— Megha Mohan (@meghamohan) August 16, 2018
Just look at this! A 101 year old grandmother, with medical emergencies, being airlifted in Paravur. A timely reminder, that help is on its way. @ndtv #kerala #KeralaFloods pic.twitter.com/qPdIfrlOXb
— Sneha Koshy (@SnehaMKoshy) August 17, 2018
My dear #NationalMedia this is #KochiAirport as of now! Do you all have any idea the extend of #KeralaFloods still it’s not a #NationalCalamity! My #Keralites we have to deal with this on our own! Jai Hind! pic.twitter.com/i59XAbufsr
— resul pookutty (@resulp) August 16, 2018
Aerial View Of #Kochi #KeralaFloods #KeralaFloodRelief pic.twitter.com/B8qrNO70E1
— Hari Vj Fanatic (@Vijayfanzh) August 18, 2018
Others also took to social media to praise the rescuers for their efforts.
Unsung heroes of Kerala 👍 They are doing their jobs neatly 🙌#KeralaFloods pic.twitter.com/bAbeAChozB
— Rockstar (@Rockztar_1) August 17, 2018
#Salute To Indian Air Force and The Brave Heart #KeralaFloods #KeralaFloodRelief #Keralarains pic.twitter.com/n3dZfnMDWe
— Hari Vj Fanatic (@Vijayfanzh) August 16, 2018
Hats off #IndianNavy 🙏
A pregnant lady rescued through airlift!! Let’s stay united & help for #Kerala…#KeralaFloodRelief #KeralaFloods #KeralaSOS #KeralaFloodsHelpNeeded pic.twitter.com/y2rgRkNb5r
— Troll Bigg Boss Malayalam (@BBMalayalam) August 17, 2018
Fisherman’s and Indian Navy And Public,Fire Force and All Teams
Salute To All Of The Rescue Teams #KeralaFloods #KeralaFloodRelief pic.twitter.com/QxMTMQcnkt
— Hari Vj Fanatic (@Vijayfanzh) August 18, 2018
CM’s Disaster Relief Fund (CMDRF) website is currently accepting donations.
Featured image via Twitter/Amen_Amen
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