Yamuna’s spate in Delhi continues, water cascades in relief camps
By Thursday evening, the river had swollen marginally to 207.42 metres at 7 p.m., up 0.05 metres in the past 24 hours, according to data from the Central Water Commission (CWC).
By Thursday evening, the river had swollen marginally to 207.42 metres at 7 p.m., up 0.05 metres in the past 24 hours, according to data from the Central Water Commission (CWC).
With airports shut, the chief minister proceeded to Jammu by road early in the morning. He interacted with the displaced families and reviewed the provision of food, shelter, medical aid and other essentials. He assured them that “we stand firmly with them in these difficult times”.
According to information given by the district administration as many as 2514 people belonging to 723 families are staying in 16 relief camps functioning in the district.
During the visit, Chief Justice Mridul inquired about the difficulties being faced by people sheltering there.
The Chief Minister said that Rs 10 crore would be released for maintenance and repair of roads damaged due to heavy rains in MC Shimla.
The government also allowed the migrant workers to carry out work in a certain sector after April 20.
Meanwhile, the Centre has sanctioned Rs 52 crore immediate assistance to Kerala, while the state government has sanctioned three-month free ration for the victims of the natural disaster.
Wayanad has been hit hard with 18 deaths due to rain and flood and displacement of over 40,000 people to more than 203 relief camps.
People returning to their flood-battered homes in Kerala from relief camps were are being greeted by snakes and other reptiles and insects.
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama has extended help in relief work for those affected by floods due to incessant rains…
