Following continuous rainfall and unprecedented floods since August 19 in the state, 31 people have lost their lives, and over 72,000 people have been displaced so far, according to a press release by the State Relief, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Department on Tuesday.
As heavy rains wreaked havoc in Gujarat, State Relief Commissioner Alok Pandey urged the public to follow the do's and don'ts of the district administration.
Heavy rain has created a flood-like situation in Vadodara as several parts of the city witnessed severe waterlogging on Tuesday due to incessant rainfall on Monday. According to the India Meteorological Department Vadodara received 26 cm of rainfall on Monday.
The Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Naib, Emir Liaqat Baloch announced that the religio-political party would hold a shutter-down strike across the country on August 28 to mount pressure on the government to provide relief to the masses, Geo News reported.
This move underscores the Chief Minister's commitment to alleviating the suffering of those impacted by the severe flooding that has ravaged the state in recent weeks.
A shocking case of embezzlement involving multiple hospitals for allegedly trying to siphon off funds from the Telangana State Chief Minister Relief Fund (CMRF) has come to light in Hyderabad on Monday.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Sunday that the water level of Gomti river is receding, bringing relief to the people in flood-affected areas.
The Finance department of the Kerala government has clarified that the salaries of employees who have not provided consent will not be deducted for contributions to the Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF), Additional Chief Secretary (Finance) A. Jayathilak said on Saturday.
In response to Chief Minister Manik Saha's appeal for support, the people of Tripura have come together to aid in flood relief and rescue efforts. Various organisations and individuals have generously donated to the CM Relief Fund.
Kumar said that 51 passengers from Maharashtra are being safely transported from Nepal to India in a travel bus. The passengers are being brought to Gorakhpur under the supervision of police escort and Additional District Magistrate.
In the wake of torrential rainfall, flood victims were moved to the government relief camps in Agartala on Saturday to ensure they get the necessary facilities and be safe from the disaster.