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The Prime Minister is reviewing the flood situation in Kerala at a high-level meeting. @CMOKerala pic.twitter.com/3VNq0ehSry

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 18, 2018

In Kerala, I took stock of the situation arising in the wake of the devastating floods across the state.

Joined a review meeting and undertook an aerial survey to assess the damage caused by flooding.

The nation stands firmly with Kerala in this hour. pic.twitter.com/PFeWTTZAwl

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 18, 2018

My thoughts are with the families of those who have lost their lives due to incessant flooding across Kerala. I hope the injured recover at the earliest.

We all pray for the safety and wellbeing of the people of Kerala. https://t.co/vLZ2GjazGH

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 18, 2018

Centre is providing all possible assistance to Kerala. This includes financial assistance, providing food grains and medicines. We have asked the NHAI, NTPC, PGCIL to render all possible assistance and cater to basic infrastructure needs in the wake of the floods.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 18, 2018

The Central Government is ensuring that the benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, MGNREGA, various social security schemes, Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture reach those affected on a priority basis in Kerala.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 18, 2018

NDRF teams, companies of BSF, CISF and RAF are deployed in the state for rescue and relief operations.

The Air Force, Army, Navy and Coast Guard are assisting operations in different parts of Kerala.

Rescuing those who are trapped remains the topmost priority.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 18, 2018

I salute the people of Kerala for their fighting spirit. I compliment the authorities for their efforts in this adverse situation.

I would also like to appreciate the wide support and solidarity from people across India towards Kerala during this unprecedented situation.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 18, 2018

The Prime Minister visited Kerala to review the situation arising due to the floods in the State.

After a review meeting, he made an aerial assessment of the damages caused due to floods in some of the affected areas. pic.twitter.com/DQtANpBUtI

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 18, 2018

PM @narendramodi expressed grief and sorrow on the unfortunate deaths and damage caused to property due to floods in Kerala.

PM announced ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh per person to the next kin of the deceased and Rs. 50,000 to those seriously injured from PMNRF.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 18, 2018

PM announced a financial assistance of Rs 500 crore to Kerala. This is in addition to Rs. 100 crore announced by the Home Minister on 12.08.2018.

He also assured the State Government that relief materials including foodgrains, medicines etc would be provided, as requested.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 18, 2018

PM has directed Insurance Companies to hold special camps for assessment and timely release of compensation to the affected families/beneficiaries under Social Security Schemes.

Directions have been issued for early clearance of claims under Fasal Bima Yojna to agriculturists.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 18, 2018

PM @narendramodi has directed NHAI to repair main national highways damaged due to floods on priority.

The Central Public Sector like NTPC and PGCIL have also been directed to be available to render all possible assistance to the State Government in restoring power lines.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 18, 2018

Villagers, whose Kutcha houses have been destroyed in the devastating floods in Kerala, would be provided Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin houses on priority irrespective of their priority in the Permanent Wait List of PMAY-G.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 18, 2018

Under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme 5.5 Cr. person days have been sanctioned in the labour budget 2018-19.

Any further request for incurring the person days would be considered as per the requirement projected by the State.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 18, 2018

Under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture, farmers would be provided assistance for replantation of damaged horticulture crops.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 18, 2018

The flood situation in Kerala has been continuously and closely monitored by the Centre. All help is being provided to the State Government to deal with the adverse situation. PM has been in constant touch with the Kerala CM regarding the flood situation.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 18, 2018

57 Teams of NDRF involving about 1300 personnel and 435 Boats are deployed for search and rescue operations. Five Companies of BSF, CISF and RAF’s have been deployed in the State to carry out rescue and relief measures.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 18, 2018

Army, Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard are also deployed for assisting the State in search & rescue operations. A total of 38 helicopters have been deployed for rescue and relief measures. In addition, 20 Aircraft are also being used for ferrying resources.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 18, 2018

Army has deployed 10 Columns and 10 Teams of Engineering Task Force (ETFs) involving around 790 trained personnel’s. Navy is providing 82 teams. The Coast Guard has provided 42 teams; 2 helicopters and 2 ships.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 18, 2018

Centre is providing comprehensive assistance to the people of Kerala, which will contribute in restoring normalcy to citizens' lives faster.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 18, 2018