26 dead, many missing after heavy rains wreak havoc in India’s Kerala
The rains triggered waterlogging, flooding and landslides in several areas of the state.
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India refuses international aid for Kerala flood relief
The decision to refuse aid has drawn ire with the funds pledged by New Delhi falling far short of the amount requested by the state. Some now say the Indian policy not to accept foreign disaster money needs to change.India has declined relief assistance from foreign governments for the flood-hit southern state of Kerala following …
Death toll due to floods in Kerala reaches 324
The death toll resulted from floods and torrential rains in Kerala state in south-western India rose to 324. The flooding further resulted in damaging dams and roads, and the demolition of houses. The state government chief Pinaray Vijayan, said that “324 lives have been lost” in 10 days of floods in the state, particularly in a touristic …