#KeralaFloods: Rahul Gandhi urges Congress workers to help affected people

By Manoj Panchal
(PTI desk)

Aug 11, 2018

12:46 pm

What's the story

Congress President Rahul Gandhi today expressed concern over the flood situation in Kerala and urged party workers in the rain-battered state to help those in need. He said the unprecedented rainfall has wreaked havoc in the state, destroying property and forcing thousands to abandon their houses. "I urge each and every Congress worker in Kerala to step-up and help those in need", he said.

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My prayers are with the people of Kerala: RaGa

Unprecedented rainfall has created havoc in Kerala, destroying property forcing thousands to abandon their homes. I urge each and every Congres worker in Kerala to step up help those in need. My prayers thoughts are with the people of Kerala in this difficult time.

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 11, 2018

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Death toll climbs to 29, thousands left homeless

The floods in Kerala have caused widespread devastation in the state, killing many people. Twenty-nine people have so far lost their lives in the heavy rains since August 8 and over 50,000 persons have been shifted to relief camps