Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit the state on Friday night to take stock of the situation
Kerala is facing the worst rain fury and deluge in a century with 13 of the state's 14 districts under a red alert for the fifth day
The Centre has launched massive rescue and relief operations in the state owing to the flood situation which is worsening by the day
According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, airfare on 18 domestic routes are being monitored
Telecom operators have announced free calls and data, extension in bill payment due dates and other relief measures for subscribers in flood-hit state of Kerala. Reliance Jio has announced free services for seven days while BSNL is offering unlimited free calls within its network and data services along with 100 SMS per day for a week to customers. Telecom major Bharti Airtel has offered Rs 30 talk-time credit and free 1GB data for pre-paid customers for seven days. "We stand firmly with you in these unfortunate times. To help you stay in touch with your loved ones and remain connected, we are extending a complimentary 7 days unlimited voice & data pack to you," Jio said in a message sent to customers. BSNL is offering 20 minutes free call everyday on other network for seven days in the areas that are effected by flood, company's Chairman and Managing Director Anupam Shrivastava said. "BSNL stands with its customers in Kerala. For next seven days BSNL will offer unlimited on-net .
Services on the Kochi Metro were halted for a few hours as water levels rose in the Muttam yard
As many as 718 camps have been opened for 22,115 families and about 85,000 people are residing in these camps
The death toll in the current phase of monsoon fury in the southern state has touched 79
The death toll in the current phase of monsoon fury in the southern state has touched 79
Singh assured all help from the Centre to meet the 'very serious situation'
Kerala has been reeling under massive floods in which over 35 people have lost their lives and thousands of people have been rendered homeless
Twenty-nine persons have so far lost their lives in the heavy rains since August 8 and over 50,000 persons have been shifted to relief camps
A red alert was issued for Idukki and its adjoining districts in view of the possibility of release of more water from the Idukki reservoir
The Idukki district administration has restricted tourists from visiting hilly areas and movement of heavy goods carriers also has been restricted