As torrential rains continue to wreak havoc across Kerala, the state government has put out appeals for financial donations and essential items for thousands of affected people affected by the floods.
The chief minister’s office has tweeted the account details:
Here’s how you can help those affected by the unprecedented floods in Kerala. Now you can make donations online to Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund through the site, https://t.co/OFHTHlZ9by #KeralaFloods #StandWithKerala. pic.twitter.com/XNlBKqdCUT
— CMO Kerala (@CMOKerala) August 14, 2018
On Thursday, more than 100 people died in rain-related incidents in the state, sources in the State Disaster Management Authority told PTI. The defence forces have also scaled up operations this morning to rescue those stranded in worst-hit areas. According to PTI, the death toll reached 173 till Thursday since the second spell of monsoon fury unleashed itself on August 8.