NEW DELHI, India, Aug 9 (NNN-PTI) – Around 20 people died and over 22,000 were evacuated, in floods over the last 24 hours, in India’s southern state of Kerala, media reported today (Friday).
Most parts of the state were witnessing heavy rainfall. A warning has been issued in Idukki, Malappuram, Wayanad and Kozhikode districts, following heavy spells of rain and landslides. Wayanad is one of the worst-hit districts.
Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, tweeted, “Conducted a Review Meeting of the disaster management activities of #KeralaFloods.”
In another tweet, he said, “315 flood relief camps have been opened across the State. These camps now host 22,165 persons from 5,936 families. Wayanad has the most number of camps – 105.”
According to the reports, water levels in most of the rivers and dams across the state have risen, flooding nearby areas. Relief operations by the Defence, State and National disaster forces are going on in full swing.
Flight operations at Kochi airport have been suspended till Sunday.
The Meteorological department predicted more rains over the next few days, in the State.– NNN-PTI
