Kerala floods LIVE updates: Life starts moving back to normal in Idukki as water recedes

Kerala floods LIVE updates: Life starts moving back to normal in Idukki as water recedes


The relief and rescue operations in Kerala have been stepped up as IMD predicts respite for four days. 
The red alert was also lifted for all districts in Kerala for the first time since August 9.

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Life starts moving back to normal in Idukki as water recedes

Thiruvananthapuram: The rescue operations have been stepped up in flood-hit Kerala where several thousand are stranded and as many as 8 lakh people are displaced. The NDRF, Army, Navy, Coast Guard, and the Air Force have been working together, with teams spread out over all affected districts, to provide relief to the flood victims.
As the operations are in full swing, the scare of the outbreak of diseases in relief camps is also suspected. “While no outbreak of any communicable disease has been reported, health experts opine that once floodwaters start to recede, the environment will become conducive for epidemic diseases,” an official was quoted as saying by NDTV.  
In the worst floods of the century, over 350  people have lost their lives from May 29. On Sunday, the red alert was withdrawn for all districts in Kerala for the first time since August 9. However, orange alert remains for 10 districts. The state has suffered a loss of over Rs 19,000 crore due to the floods, CM Vijayan informed on Saturday. PM Modi also conducted an aerial survey of the state on Saturday and announced an immediate relief of Rs 500 crore. The water flow from dams in Idukki, Idamalaya, Peringalkuthu and Sabarigir has also been reduced as the rains abated.

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2:30 pm:  "We will go out in boats with loudspeakers and drones to see if anyone still stranded," Lt General D R Soni said. He further said that the Southern Command has brought in several teams of doctors. He also made it clear that the rescue operations haven't been called off yet even as the water is receding. "We haven't left. Will be here until admin takes over final relief," he said. 

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2:30 pm:  "We will go out in boats with loudspeakers and drones to see if anyone still stranded," Lt General D R Soni said. He further said that the Southern Command has brought in several teams of doctors. He also made it clear that the rescue operations haven't been called off yet even as the water is receding. "We haven't left. Will be here until admin takes over final relief," he said. 


2:15 pm: Lt General D R Soni said that he is "extremely proud of the Indian Army team" as they have worked under extreme conditions to rescue people. He also heaped praise on the "well-coordinated efforts by all forces. "We will continue to work with every person who needs us," he said further. 
2:00 pm: The Navy ALH is also being used for the relief and rescue operations as part of navy's 'Operation Madad' which was launched to help the flood victims. It has now been deployed for rescue in North Paravu. 


1:45 pm: A temporary check-in counter has been made at INS Garuda Kochi so passengers can board hassle-free. The makeshift arrangement is in the SFNA building at the Air Station. The Naval air base has been cleared for commercial flights till Kochi Airport remains shut. 


1:30 pm: As water recedes, life in Idukki has started moving back to normal. The ATM services have also resumed and work is in progress to re-establish connectivity and restore communication. Watch visuals from Kattappana area: 


1:15 pm: As several relief and rescue teams are deployed across the state, the Navy released a visual of the district-wise deployment of forces. More teams are also being rushed to Chengannur as the flood situation escalates. Here is the visual of the Naval deployments across the flood-hit state:


1:00 pm: "Till now, 3757 medical camps have been set up in Kerala. There is requirement of 90 different medicines and the first installment has reached. Issued advisory for daily monitoring and surveillance. Quick response medical teams to start work as soon as the water recedes," Union Minister JP Nadda said.  
12:45 pm: CM Pinarayi Vijayan instructed officials to ensure that the relief reaches the state's interstate migrant workers in a review meeting held on Sunday evening. The direction came since there are thousands of migrant workers in the state, many of who lack shelter and food. 
12:30 pm:  Relief materials from Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore were flagged off by the regional CRPF Wife's Welfare Association. The relief materials included dry rations, clothing, medicines and sanitary items loaded in 12 trucks sent with the Rapid Action Force (RAF) team to Kerala's Thrissur and Chalakudy. 


12:15 pm: The Vice President of India, Venkaiah Naidu, called a review meeting on Kerala floods with the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha Harivansh and other senior officials of Rajya Sabha and Vice President Secretariat. It was decided that they will donate a month's salary for relief measures for the flood victims. 


12:00 pm: Nizamuddin- Ernakulam Mangala Lakshadweep Express, Mangalore-Nagercoil Parasuram Express, Jamnagar–Tirunelveli Express and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus -Thiruvananthapuram Netravathi Express from Shoranur junction to run as per normal schedule. 
11:50 am: The Indian Navy rescue team joined six ropes across a stream in Thrissur on Sunday and rescued about 109 people. The rescue operations began after the people were stranded on the other side after the bridge over the stream collapsed. 


11:40 am: As several other politicians are contributing shares from their salaries, all the MPs and MLAs of Shiv Sena have decided to contribute their one month salary to Kerala Chief Minister's Relief Fund. 
11:30 am: The passengers undergo security check at INS Garuda Kochi Naval Air Station as commercial flights begin there. The Cochin Airport was shut earlier due to flooding. 


11:20 am: "There'll be no electricity in homes. Carpentry, plumbing would be gone. We need hundreds of thousands of electricians, plumbers, carpenters to rush to Kerala. We don't need clothes/food. People with technical capabilities are reqd to put life back into Kerala," Union Minister KJ Alphons said further.  


11:10 am: "It's a historic day as the airport is back into civil operations. Substantial work done to ensure all facilities are available and support is given for aircraft to operate. We've segregated parking bays so that unhindered operations take place," Commodore RR Iyer, CO, INS Garuda said.
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11:00 am: "Today we have close to a million people in relief camps. District collectors are working as coordinators and providing supplies. Central forces are providing amazing service to Kerala. Biggest heroes are fishermen, they came in 600 boats and are rescuing people," Union Minister KJ Alphons was quoted as saying. 
10:45 am: The massive efforts by NDRF rescue teams have saved the lives of many people in Kerala. Watch video of the NDRF  rescue efforts as one of the volunteers offers steady support for people climbing on the boat:


10:30 am: While the rescue teams continue relief operations, some people from Kochi expressed their gratitude for the rescue of two women by paints a 'Thanks' note on the roof of a house. The two women were rescued by Naval ALH piloted by Cdr Vijay Varma.  


10:15 am: The Indian Coast Guard has stepped up relief and rescue operations as there was a respite from rains. Several teams of the Coast Guard have rescued people from across different flood-hit districts of the state. Here are the visuals of their operations:  


10:00 am: A temporary bridge is being built in Palakkad's Erumachery to block flood water from entering paddy fields. It is being done by the Rapid Action Force (RAF). They started building this on Sunday. 


9:45 am: As many as 81 doctors, 55 from JJ Hospital and 26 from Sasoon Hospital, from Mumbai and other paramedical staff flew down to Thiruvananthapuram along with Minister Girish Mahajan earlier today. They went in two Air India aircrafts. 


9:30 am: NCMC met for the fourth time on Sunday in last four day to coordinate rescue and relief operations among the Defence Forces, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and other Central Ministries and Kerala Government. Thousands of personnel of Indian Navy, Air Force, Army, NDRF and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) are engaged in the rescue and relief operations, which is in full swing in Kerala.
9:15 am: The Indian Coast Guard's disaster relief team also rescued women and children in another operation. They were rescued from an isolated house about 2 kilometres away from Thiruvella and were subsequently shifted to the nearest relief camp. 


9:00 am:  A rescue team of the Indian Coast Guard involved in a day-night operation rescued as many as 50 people including women and children from flooded houses in Thiruvella area. They were rescued to safety and taken to the nearest relief camp. 


8:45 am: On Sunday, people from the Sikh community in Kochi prepared food in massive quantities and provided it to relief camps. "From last 3 days, we are serving food to more than 1000 people. We're preparing food inside Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha in hygienic conditions," the coordinator said.  


8:30 am: Earlier, an old woman was rescued from her house in flooded Ernakulam. She was airlifted to safety by the Indian Air Force (IAF) and was taken to the Navy Hospital later for treatment. Watch the video here:


8:20 am: The first commercial flight landed at INS Garuda Kochi Naval Air Station which was opened this morning for civilians. The Naval air base is being used for commercial flights since the Kochi Airport in Kerala has been shut following heavy rains till August 26. 



8:10 am: A team of Odisha fire service personnel that joined the rescue and relief operations on Sunday was carrying out operations in Kottayam. They provided life jackets for the ones stranded and rescued them in boats. 


8:00 am: The Telangana minister Mohammad Mahmood Ali has decided to donate his one-month salary to contribute to the Kerala relief fund. Earlier, Telangana Home Minister, Nayani Narshimha Reddy also handed over a cheque of Rs 25 crore to Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan.


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