Also, provided are a list of helplines for aid
As the floods in Kerala continue, things have just gone from bad to worse for its residents. Although the death toll suggests that at least 324 people have died due to the rains, the damage that the weather has brought onto the state has been irreversible.
PM Modi is currently in Kerala holding high-level meetings and taking stock of the crisis in the state.
Earlier this week, external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj offered to compensate those who had lost their passports during the floods, but now with the problem getting out of hand, people from various parts of the country have started donating to help the people of the state.
Congress President Rahul Gandhi, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal urged people to contribute generously to the CM’s relief fund and shared the link on their Twitter timeline.
I am deeply concerned for the people of #Kerala tonight, as the flood waters rise. Thousands are stranded. Relief camps full. Many have lost their loved ones. It’s time to step up & help. Please contribute generously to the CM’s relief fund. Use this link: https://t.co/GNUlGQbBZv pic.twitter.com/Gm5QGifSms
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) August 15, 2018
A number of people from the state have also shared how you can donate to Kerala
#KeralaFloods Here are some of the ways to help:
— Nikhil Narayanan (@nikhilnarayanan) August 15, 2018
1) Donations by cheque/DD, NEFT, online or by UPI https://t.co/R0Ztg6czVb
UPI id: KeralaCMDRF@sbi
2) You can volunteer/help by signing up here: https://t.co/AZO4ripOQ9
3) Donate to @Goonj https://t.co/H9fhSiMr1t #StandWithKerala pic.twitter.com/X9mGcdmsxD
Tahsildar Kozhencherry
— Rohit Thayyil (@RohitThayyil) August 15, 2018
0468-2222221, 9447712221
Tahsildar Mallappally
0469-2682293, 9447014293
Tahsildar Ranni
04735-227442, 9447049214
Tahsildar Thiruvalla
0469-2601303, 9447059203
Tahsildar Konni
0468-2240087, 8547618430
Earlier, Concerned over the rising water level in the Mullaperiyar Dam, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday sought Tamil Nadu Chief Minister E.K. Palaniswami's intervention to draw water from the brimming dam.
Mullaperiyar Dam is one of the dams in Kerala, whose shutters have been opened, to release excess water, following the heavy downpour in the state. Kerala had said the dam was dangerous, but the Tamil Nadu always opposed this. This has always been a contentious issue between both states.
Meanwhile, the death toll in the Kerala deluge has increased to 67. Around 85,398 people have taken shelter in the relief camps across the state.
(With ANI Inputs)
1. Rescue operations underway
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Although the NDRF, the Army and the Navy have done all what they can to help those in need, there are still thousands still stranded in various districts in Kerala.
► Helpline numbers: Tahsildar Kozhencherry: 0468-2222221, 9447712221; Tahsildar Mallappally: 0469-2682293, 9447014293; Tahsildar Ranni: 04735-227442, 9447049214; Tahsildar Thiruvalla: 0469-2601303, 9447059203; Tahsildar Konni: 0468-2240087, 8547618430 - AFP
2. All lives matter
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A NDRF rescue team rescues a family that was stranded during the floods in Kerala. Although the death toll suggests that at least 67 people may have died due to the rains, the damage that the weather has brought onto the state has been irreversible. Earlier this week, external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj offered to compensate those who had lost their passports during the floods, but now with the problem getting out of hand, people from various parts of the country have started donating to help the people of the state. - NDRF/Twitter
3. Kerala needs your help
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Congress President Rahul Gandhi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal shared their concern over the situation in Kerala. Both of them have tweeted to India to help and donate generously to help the people of the state recover from this ordeal. If you wish to contribute, use this link: https://donation.cmdrf.kerala.gov.in - NDRF/Twitter
4. Other ways to donate
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Several people have shared how you can donate if you don't want to use the Chief Minister's relief fund. There are two options. The first one, click here, and for the second, click here - NDRF/Twitter
5. Other helplines to contact
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This is the list of people you can contact if you are unable to reach the regular helplines: For those living in Kochi: Ranjith+91 9037210585, Alby +91 9847812781, Shion +919656880212, Anil +919961937355, Nikhil +91 96457 62276, Kadavathra, Thriponithara, Glinter +9181294 84249; For those living in Kothamangalam/Thodupuzha /muvattupuzha, Alan Abraham +919846798697, Athul+919946642248, Alan Geever+918129492926; For Kottayam/Idukki Tino+919995000029, Mathai+919946442124, Tisson+9197449 97693, Robin+91 99616 53384 - AFP
6. The need for water
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People living in Kerala, who have access to Twitter have said that more than monetary donations, Kerala needs drinking water. They have appealed to neighbouring states such as Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to contribute plastic packets to the nearest collection centres - NDRF Twitter
