Kerala Floods So Far
On 28th May 2018, the rains in Kerala arrived three days before estimated. All 14 districts in Kerala have been put on high alert by The India Meteorological Department (IMD). 35 of 42 dams have been opened, including the Mullaperiyar Dam on the border of Tamil Nadu which is currently overflowing. The death toll is estimated to be around 79 and lakhs of people have been displaced from their homes and are currently being evacuated. With nearly all modes of transportation at a standstill, there are growing fears that this years’ will be worse than the disaster of 1924. Southern Railways and Kochi Metro have suspended operations and Kochi airport has been shut down till 26th May. The last time Kerala experienced such a massive scale of devastation was during the flood of 1924, more commonly known as the flood of 99, which was so catastrophic that the hill station Munnar, 6000 feet above sea level was also submerged. Unfortunately, the floods this time round have turned out to be way more disastrous than the one in 1924.
Relief efforts
Rescue forces have evacuated thousands of people, but many more are still feared to be stranded. The Indian Navy has commenced airlift operations in Trichur, Aluva and Muvattupuzha. Food, water, and other necessary supplies are also being dropped to affected areas. People are being rescued and sheltered at the Kochi naval base.The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) has decided to scale up relief and rescue operations in flood-hit Kerala by involving the defence services and other agencies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday has asked the defense ministry to further step up relief and rescue operations across Kerala. He also spoke with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The Government has canceled Onam celebrations and has diverted Rs.30 crore marked for cultural events towards the relief fund. Trekking in the pilgrim center of Sabarimala has been stopped due to the overflow of the nearby Pamba River.
What Can You Do?
Donate money to the Chief ministers distress relief fund
https://donation.cmdrf.kerala.gov.in/
Get information to volunteer with Kerala rescue
Donate supplies through
https://goonj.org/droping-centres/
Be constantly updated by following #DoForKerala and #KeralaFloods
Those who wish to donate through the Nitk Chapter of Rotaract club ,can tez your donations to
Nihaal-7259379001
message the same number for a bill (put your name and room number when you do) for more info, contact the same number
All funds shall go to purchasing supplies, that shall be sent to the civil station in Kalpatta.
Use your social media statuses to post helpline numbers
And most importantly do not panic, or spread false information.
It is at this time that we should come together and help those in need in whatever ways we can. A small contribution on our part can mean something huge for the affected.
State disaster relief authority numbers
Pathanamthitta – +918078808915 (Whatsapp) / 0468-2322515/2222515
Idukki – +919383463036 (Whatsapp) / 0486-233111/2233130
Kollam – +919447677800 (Whatsapp) / 0474-2794002
Alappuzha – +919495003640 (Whatsapp) / 0477-2238630
Idukki – +919383463036 (Whatsapp) / 0486-2233111
Kottayam – +919446562236 (Whatsapp) / 0481 – 2304800
Ernakulam – +917902200400 (Whatsapp) / 0484-2423513/2433481
District-level helpline numbers
Idukki : 0486 2233111, 9061566111, 9383463036
Ernakulam : 0484 2423513, 7902200300, 7902200400
Thrissur : 0487 2362424, 9447074424
Palakkad : 0491 2505309, 2505209, 2505566
Malappuram : 0483 2736320, 0483 2736326
Kozhikode : 0495 2371002
Kannur : 0497 2713266, 0497 2700645, 8547616034
Wayanad : 04936 204151,9207985027
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