Thiruvananthapuram: The death toll in the nonstop rain that has lashed whole Kerala since August 8 has increased to 38 with eight more drowning as Times Now reported. According to reports More than 14 districts in Kerala are on high alert.
Talking about IdukkiDam updates so water level in the dam, recorded at 5 am today is 2397.94 feet. The Full Reservoir Level of the dam is 2403 feet.
Rains and landslides have caused gigantic devastation of property and forced evacuations owing to the flood situation in the southern state. Worth mention here score of people in relief camps has come down to 35,874 from 53,000 on Friday after many people returned to their homes due to an improved situation in some areas.
On a related note, India Meteorological Department (IMD) Saturday has issued a red alert for Idukki and Wayanad till August 15 and an orange alert for the same districts till August 15.
CMO Kerala tweeted, “Saving their lives was our priority. Now it is our duty to help them rebuild it. Contribute generously to the Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund.
The State Government would submit the detailed proposal with the components for the special manner. CM has urged the Union Government to sanction a special package within four week's time.