Kerala floods: 324 people killed and 2.23 lakh in camps

Kerala floods, the number of casualties has risen to 324, 2.23 lakh people have been staying in more than 1,500 camps, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Twitter.

Kerala floods: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Had a telephone conversation with Kerala CM Shri Pinarayi Vijayan just now. They discussed the flood situation across the state and reviewed rescue operations. Later this evening, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be heading to Kerala to take stock of the unfortunate situation due to flooding.

Rescue workers evacuate people from flooded areas after the opening of Idamalayar, Cheruthoni and Mullaperiyar dam shutters following heavy rains, on the outskirts of Kochi, India August 15, 2018. REUTERS/Sivaram V