Kerala Floods: Death toll rises to 67, red alert sounded in all 14 districts, Kochi airport shut till Saturday
India | August 15, 2018 23:25 ISTThe Kochi international airport announced a shutdown till Saturday after water entered the airport area.
The Kochi international airport announced a shutdown till Saturday after water entered the airport area.
The floodgates of the Idukki dam were reopened late on Tuesday after the water level in the Periyar river and its tributaries flowing through Ernakulam and Thrissur districts rose menacingly.
The state government is providing Rs 4 lakh for those who lost houses and Rs 6 lakh for those who lost land, apart from Rs 3,800 per family in affected parts.
As 'Rocky' yelped and made disturbing sounds, Mohanan and his wife woke up and tried to find out what was wrong.
The Army's 'Operation Sahyog' continued in Kerala, with two Army columns undertaking relief and rescue operations in rain-battered areas of Aluva in Ernakulam district, and one column in Adimali in Idukki district.
Nearly, 10 out of the 14 districts in state have been affected by the floods.
“In order to supplement the efforts of the state government, just before leaving for Kerala I have approved the release the second instalment of Rs 80.25 crore in advance for the SDRF,” Singh said.
The decision to close the five floodgates will be taken at a later date depending on the amount of rains, the district authorities said.
Kerala Floods: 37 dead, most districts inundated by water
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