Kerala Flood Crisis worsens: Claims more than 100 lives.
The Kerala Flood crisis is being considered the worst flood crisis that has been witnessed the people of the city in this century. All of this began on 28th May and there has been no indication of the rains slowing down.
The second phase of the unrelenting shower started on August 8 after providing some glimmer of hope and then crushing it all together. Rainfalls have continued to this day and have completely submerged the city.
It was stated Kerala Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, that the death toll has escalated to 164 since 8th August. The plight of the living is not too illuminating either. Nearly 2,23,000 people are living in 1,568 relief camps across the state.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to reach Kerala tonight. He shall undertake an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas tomorrow.
A red alert has been issued in 9 districts of the state. The meteorological department has predicted heavy rainfall for three days. It might finally stop after the 19th of August.
Kochi Airport remains closed due to the excess rainfall. Rescue operations have started in full-force. 2182 people have been rescues and 968 have been evacuated the NDRF, Army and Navy teams. Hundreds still remain stranded.
Most city hospitals are experiencing a fall in the staff strength from 35% to 30%. On the other hand, bed occupancy has increased from 80% to 90%. The two main crises that are currently being faced the hospitals are the lack of liquid oxygen and diesel to run generators.
According to the state officials, Kerala flood crisis could have been contained if the state had gradually released water from at least 30 dams.
Crop and property damage is also a major issue. An approximate of Rs. 8000 crore worth of it has been destroyed due to the Kerala flood crisis.
We hope the rains relent soon and the Kerala Flood crisis can be contained with the help of the citizens of the entire country.
