Kerala floods LIVE: Rahul Gandhi meets flood-affected people in Chengannur

Over 350 people have lost their lives so far and 869,000 are still in relief camps, with Kerala facing a loss of around Rs 20 billion

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Mamata expresses solidarity with Kerala flood victims

 

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday expressed solidarity with the flood victims in Kerala and condoled the families of those who lost their lives in the destruction triggered by the torrential rains in the state.

 

"Words alone are not enough. Yet I must tell all my brothers and sisters of Kerala that our thoughts and prayers are with each one of you. Condolences to those families who have lost their loved ones. Strength to those who are fighting the Kerala Floods," she wrote on Twitter.

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Trolled Hanan contributes Rs 105,000 to CM's Relief fund

 

As Kerala is struggling to cope with the flood fury, 21-year-old college student, who was viciously trolled for selling fish to meet her educational needs, has contributed Rs 105,000 towards the Chief Minister's Disaster Relief Fund.

 

Hanan, a college student from Kochi, said the money was donated by various people after her struggle to fund her studies and take care of her family was widely shared on the social media.

 

"I had got the amount from people and I am happy to give back the amount to the needy," she said.

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Train services between Ernakulam, Thrissur suspended

 

Train services between Ernakulam and Thrissur remained suspended on Saturday

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Kerala flood victims can share location via Google Maps plus codes offline

 

Even when they are offline, Kerala flood victims can use their Android smartphones or tablets to generate and share the plus code of their exact location, which can pinpoint their whereabouts and make it easier for rescue workers to reach them, Google said.

Users can share their plus codes over a voice call or an SMS.

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Red alert withdrawn for all districts except Ernakulam and Idukki

 

The red alert issued in all districts, except Ernakulam and Idukki, has been withdrawn

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In August, till 16th actual rainfall was 619.5mm, normally it should have been 244.1 mm. The intensity of rainfall has decreased now there won't be extremely heavy rains anymore but heavy rains will continue for 2 days: Dr. S Devi, India Meteorological Department.

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In Kerala, there has been a damage worth 20- 30 billion. Congress party demands that #KeralaFloods be declared a national calamity: Randeep Surjewala, Congress

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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announces an aid of Rs 100 million for flood-hit Kerala from Bihar Chief Minister Relief Fund

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CM says initial loss at Rs 195 bn

 

A colossal southwest monsoon in Kerala has resulted in floods and landslides in the state, which is worst in the last 100 years.

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PM conducted aerial survey to get first-hand knowledge about flood. Our helicopter could not go to some places due to inclement weather. He has announced Rs500 crore&all possible help. We thanked him & demanded more helicopters & boats: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan 

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