'Kerala stands united': Rahul condoles rain deaths, urges Congress workers to help
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi mourned the loss of eight individuals killed by heavy rains in Kerala on Sunday. He expressed his condolences to their families and urged Congress workers to help in relief and recovery operations. Gandhi assured that the state government was making every effort to support affected families and coordinate relief efforts.
He requested Congress members to remain vigilant, especially in hilly regions, and follow authorities' guidance. Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan confirmed the death toll and the number of missing persons and injured. The situation was improving, with damaged roads restored, but some vehicular movement restrictions remained. The Indian Meteorological Department issued alerts for 12 districts, with an orange alert and a yellow alert for Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam.
The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority received up to 320 mm of rainfall in some areas, causing landslides, waterlogging, and property damage. An additional NDRF team was deployed for rescue efforts, while fishermen and fishing boats assisted in the response.
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