Kerala: Rain-related incidents claim 28 lives in last 10 days
The death toll in rain-related incidents in Kerala has climbed to 28 in the last 10 days, with a case of drowning being reported from Kannur district today. Though there was some respite from the rain in some places, waterlogging in low-lying areas has thrown normal life out of gear. Over 86,598 people have taken shelter in relief camps across the state, officials said.
Kerala govt has opened 569 relief camps
At least 569 relief camps have been opened in the state so far, 194 in Alappuzha, the maximum, housing 11,090 families, control room sources said. In the 156 camps opened in Kottayam district, 7,856 families have taken shelter, the sources said.
MG University cancels examination for today and tomorrow
It is a nightmare for people living in low-lying areas, especially in Kottayam and Alappuzha districts. The MG University canceled its examinations to be held today and tomorrow. The Meteorological department has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in Kerala for the next three days. The Engineering department is continuously monitoring water level under seven bridges in the Kayamkulam-Kottayam-Ernakulam stretch, control room sources said.
Ernakulam, Kozhikode, Malappuram likely to get heavy to very-heavy rainfall
Ernakulam, Idukki, Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Wayanad are likely to witness heavy to very heavy rain, while Alappuzha, Kottayam, Thrissur, and Palakkad districts are likely to get heavy rain. Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam and Pathanamthitta districts might get only light to moderate rain. The Southern Railway said the 20km/h speed restriction imposed on three rail bridges at Ettumanur-Kottayam section has been relaxed due to receding water level.
Palaruvi Express partially canceled
The Tirunelveli-Palakkad Palaruvi Express has been partially canceled between Tirunelveli and Kollam, the Southern Railway said.
Rs. 113.19 crore sanctioned by Kerala govt for relief work
The Kerala government has sanctioned Rs. 113.19cr for relief works and also sought Center's assistance. The state has also asked the Union government to send a team to the affected state to assess the situation. According to figures released by the state control room this morning, 107 deaths have been reported so far in the state since May 29, the onset of the monsoon.
Kozhikode, Alappuzha, Thiruvanathapuram witness highest number of deaths
The highest number of deaths is recorded in Kozhikode (20), followed by Kannur (15), Alappuzha and Thiruvananthapuram (8 each), Kottayam and Ernakulam (6 each), the state control room said. Over 10,000 hectares of crop has been lost in the last two months, it said.
