Heavy rains and floods devastate normal lives of Kerala, houses washed away

Heavy rains and floods devastate normal lives of Kerala, houses washed away

As many as 39 people have lost their lives in flooding and landslides, following heavy and incessant rains in Kerala.
Yesterday, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had informed that as per the preliminary report, the total damage due to floods in the state is estimated to be worth Rs 8316 crore.
Vijayan requested for an additional Rs 400 crore from the Home Ministry to carry out immediate relief and rehabilitation work in the state.
The state government had also requested the Centre to declare the calamity a 'rare severity' and provide the required funds and assistance within four weeks.