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Modi discusses flood situation with Kerala CM

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IANS New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that he discussed the flood situation in Kerala with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

"Had a telephone conversation with Kerala Chief Minister just now. We discussed the flood situation across the state and reviewed rescue operations.

"Later this evening, I will be heading to Kerala to take stock of the unfortunate situation due to flooding," he tweeted.

Torrential rains, overflowing rivers and a series of landslides have resulted in the death of nearly 100 people in the state.

--IANS

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First Published: Aug 17 2018 | 10:12 AM IST

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