Death toll rises to 72 due to rain in Kerala
Kerala rains
The death toll due to the south-west monsoon is aggravated by incidents of flash floods and landslides
At least 72 people have died in Kerala due to rain-related incidents in the state, reports said.
The death toll due to thesouth-west monsoon hasaggravated due toincidents of flash floods and landslides.
The State Department Control Room has stated that over 200 houses have been completely damaged while more than 7,000 houses have beenpartially destroyed. The disaster has also destroyed crops accounting for more than Rs 80.29 crore.
An estimated destruction of Rs 98.19 crore has been caused due to the disaster in the state.
The government has set up relief camps at various districts to accommodate the people affected by the rains. About10 relief camps are temporarily rehabilitating over 300 people in the state.
The weather department hasissued warnings for thunderstorms with gusty winds and heavy rainfall in the state till June 29.
The Indian Meteorological Department has also issued warnings to the fishermen.