The situation in Kerala is horrifying.As per the recent updates, the death toll due to floods in Kerala has risen to 35.Authorities estimate the death toll could rise as many people are stranded in the floodwaters.All the rivers and lakes are overflowing due to heavy rains for a few days.
Many areas in the Kottayam district stagnated in floodwaters.Many houses were inundated in floodwater due to the incessant rains.
However, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted that he had a word with the Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, on the situation in the state.
Prime Minister Modi said that those affected by the floods and those injured were receiving assistance at the field level, and he suggested that everyone should remain safe.
A video of passengers being rescued from a bus trapped in floodwaters in the Kottayam district has been going viral on social media.
Authorities said some were trapped under the rubble as the landslides broke.
For relief operations, helicopters are being used to deliver food.
In Kollam and other coastal towns, people stranded in floodwater are being airlifted to safer areas through Indian Air Force.
Kottayam, Idukki and Pathanamthitta districts were severely affected due to the incessant rains.Relief camps have been set up for flood victims in many parts of the state.
