Trivandrum (Kerala)/New Delhi [India], Aug 21 (NT): Kerala is facing its worst flood in 100 years. 80 dams opened, 324 lives lost and 223139 people are in about 1500+ relief camps. Today Centre declared Kerala floods as the severe calamity and relief operations gathered pace and other tops.

“I feel it's a natural disaster. People of Kerala are dignified & have self-respect. Govt has sanctioned Rs 500 crores & other states have also donated. I think they don't want our money, they need our prayers: Michael Lobo, Goa Deputy speaker on Kerala Floods.

Kerala government calls for an all-party meeting over flood situation in the state at 4 pm today in Thiruvananthapuram, as DD news reported. 

"Along with Speaker of Lok Sabha, Smt. Sumitra Mahajan, jointly appealing the Members of Parliament (both RS & LS) to generously contribute from their MPLADS funds for relief & rehabilitation works in flood-affected Kerala, in New Delhi today",Rajya Sabha Chairman, Lok Sabha Speaker appeal to MPs to generously contribute for Kerala flood relief

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday announced that the severe flood claimed at least 223 lives between August 8-20 in Kerala.

Addressing the media in Trivandrum, the Chief Minister said, "223 people lost their lives between August 8-20. Six people died today. The Centre said they will make all necessary requirements available to us but in today's situation what is most needed is the necessary help, equivalent to the total damages caused so far."