In pictures: Beginning the mammoth task of rebuilding 'God's Own Country'
Authored By Wion Web Desk
Published: Aug 21, 2018, 05:34 IST | Updated: Aug 21, 2018, 05:34 IST
The rains have finally begun to abate. Now comes the harder part — rebuilding Kerala. Over 200 people have died in the rains, and over 10 lakh people are displaced.
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Battling rubble
Kerala's road to recovery is not going to be an easy one with nearly all 14 districts pounded by the destructive deluge.
In picture: People ride a motorbike past the rubble of a small restaurant which collapsed due to floods in Paravur in Kerala.
In picture: People ride a motorbike past the rubble of a small restaurant which collapsed due to floods in Paravur in Kerala.
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Waiting for normalcy
Over 10 lakh are currently displaced and homeless, taking shelter in more than 5,000 relief camps across the state.In picture: People wait for aid next to makeshift raft at a flooded area in Kerala.
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Paradise, partially submerged
Receding water throws massive cleaning and reconstruction challenge in the face of state authorities.
In picture: An aerial view shows partially submerged road at a flooded area in Kerala.
In picture: An aerial view shows partially submerged road at a flooded area in Kerala.
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Many roadblocks
A possible outbreak of diseases is also going to be another hurdle to pass. Kerala's tourism has also taken a severe hit which will take some time to revive.
In picture: An aerial view shows partially submerged buildings at a flooded area in Kerala.
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Challenges ahead
Reconstructing 'God's own country' is going to be a daunting, herculean task.
In picture: A woman cleans the mud from the entrance of her house following floods in Paravur in Kerala.
In picture: A woman cleans the mud from the entrance of her house following floods in Paravur in Kerala.
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