Kerala rains: Death toll rises to 39, government announces Rs 100 crore relief
Kerala rains
The announcement of relief was made by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh a day after he visited flood-affected areas in the state.
The death toll in Kerala due to incessant rainfall leading to floods rose to 39 on Monday.
Home Minister Rajnath Singh has announced immediate relief of additional Rs 100 crore to the state.
The announcement has come a day after he visited the flood-affected area.
Home Minister Rajnath Singh along with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Union Minister KJ Alphons on Sunday undertook an aerial survey of the flood-affected regions in the state.
Singh also met the victims of the flood in Kerala and assured them of providing all resources from the central government.
He said,''I would like to assure the state government that all resources will be provided from central government to fight this flood situation.''
Meanwhile, the water level in the Idukki Dam was recorded at 2397.94 feet today at around 5 pm.
