SC Bar Association gave 30 lacs for Kerala flood relief
New Delhi- Supreme Court Bar Association at New Delhi today declared to provide Rs 30 lakh to Kerala for flood relief.
In Kerala, Briefing the media about the latest status and relief works, CM Pinarayi Vijayan said the state government and Centre are working closely to fight the flood situation. “Local bodies with the help of public are making efforts to rescue people and supply provisions for them. We welcome volunteers in this process. Drinking water shortage is another crucial issue,” he said.
CM Vijayan said more choppers will be used for rescue operations from early morning tomorrow. 750 boats are being used now, including both rescue agencies and fishermen boats. Vijayan further said that rescuing all stranded people by tomorrow evening remains the target for now. “Many private boats are also being used for this.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan called Prime Minister Narendra Modi and seeks more aid, additional Army personnel and helicopters considering the situation. Train services have been disrupted and road transport services are in disarray with stretches of roads coming under water.Rise in flood waters in Periyar River due to the rains and opening of all shutters of all major dams in the state.
