Thiruvananthapuram: Recommencing the ongoing session of the Kerala Assembly after the Puja holiday break, on Wednesday, the Assembly again postponed the session till next Monday on account of the flood fury and the more heavy rains expected in the coming days. The day's session closed in just 15 minutes after Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan led the house in paying tributes to the departed. He said in the floods and the fury associated with it, which took place last week, 39 lives were lost, while six people continue to be missing.

The state had witnessed massive rains in the last week and the worst affected were Kottayam, Pathanamthitta and Idukki districts and on account of the ongoing relief and rehabilitation works going on in the 140-member Kerala Assembly, only 52 members were present. About 217 houses were completely destroyed, while 1,393 homes were partially damaged. Over 300 camps have been set up, and in it, there are 3,851 families residing. The government will be there with all those who are suffering on account of the floods," said Vijayan. The Chief Minister also warned that more rains are expected starting from Wednesday and will extend for the coming two or three days.

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