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Kerala floods: Amid row over foreign aid, state focuses on rehabilitation

Over one million people are now sheltered in 3,274 relief camps in Kerala, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Monday, even as rains that killed 373 people, have finally abated.

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Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 24: With rescue operations in rain-ravaged Kerala nearly over, the focus is now on taking care of the over 10.40 lakh people staying in relief camps and rehabilitating people whose houses were destroyed in the deluge, even as the row over accepting foreign aid for relief work saw the Congress and Left attacking the Centre.

Kerala floods: Amid row over foreign aid, state focuses on rehabilitation

More than 50,000 volunteers have taken up the task of cleaning houses and public places filled with mud deposits and debris dumped by the floodwaters in the rain fury.

Meanwhile, health department officials said post-floods their focus has shifted to ensuring medical attention for the injured and the people living in shelter camps, cleaning of houses and wells, distribution of medicines and cleaning materials to the affected people.

As many as 387 people have been killed while over nine lakh are sheltered in relief camps in the state.

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Here are the Highlights on Kerala rains:

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1:04 PM, 24 Aug

As the row over foreign aid for flood-ravaged Kerala escalated, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) had in 2016 suggested assistance offered as a goodwill gesture "may" be accepted by India, bolstering the stand taken by Chief Minister Pinarayi there is no blanket ban.
1:04 PM, 24 Aug

The centre has waived fees for reissue of passport for people of Kerala who lost the vital travel document in the floods.
1:03 PM, 24 Aug

As many as 387 people have been killed while over 10.40 lakh are sheltered in relief camps in the state.
11:24 AM, 24 Aug

UAE Ambassador Ahmed Albanna told a leading daily that there has been no official announcement so far by the Gulf country on any specific amount as financial assistance.
10:02 PM, 23 Aug

"People and their problems are the main priority. We should help them in whatever way possible. This is what the thought should be across party lines. We all need to move forward with one heart and mind, that is what we are interested in," says Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan.
10:01 PM, 23 Aug

"On behalf of the people of Pakistan, we send our prayers and best wishes to those who have been devastated by the floods in Kerala, India. We stand ready to provide any humanitarian assistance that may be needed," says Pakistan PM Imran Khan.
3:17 PM, 23 Aug

Besides the judges, the the Registry of the High Court would also contribute to the Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF), Kerala.
3:17 PM, 23 Aug

Chief Justice Rajendra Menon and other judges of the Delhi High Court have decided to contribute for the rehabilitation of the people of Kerala hit by the devastating floods.
3:17 PM, 23 Aug

The government has set up a control room here to coordinate the cleaning process across the state and the civic bodies have been entrusted with the task of managing the work, official sources said today.
3:16 PM, 23 Aug

With flood waters receding from most of the places, the Kerala government has taken up the massive task of cleaning houses and public places filled with slush left behind by the massive deluge which caused large-scale destruction.
3:16 PM, 23 Aug

Goa CM Manohar Parrikar sanctions Rs 5 Crores as Goa Govt’s contribution towards Kerala CM’s relief fund for Kerala flood relief operations.
9:21 AM, 23 Aug

Ending its 14-day long pursuit, the Southern Naval Command in Kochi has called off rescue operations in flood-hit Kerala. The Navy personnel have reportedly rescued a total of 16,005 people during 'Operation Madad’, which was launched on 9 August.
9:15 AM, 23 Aug

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan conducts an in-person review of the functioning of relief camps in Chengannur
9:15 AM, 23 Aug

Amid the distress triggered by the floods, a mosque in northern Malappuram, one of the worst-hit districts, has offered shelter to 17 displaced Hindu families, including women, children and the elderly. The Juma Masjid, located at Akampadam in Chaliyar village, has virtually turned a relief camp since the second spell of rains started to devastate the northern districts on August 8.
9:14 AM, 23 Aug

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan says the government has decided to organize a farewell on August 26 to express its gratitude to the defence personnel who helped in relief and rescue operations in the state.
9:12 AM, 23 Aug

Kerala government has said that Centre can accept the financial assistance offered by the UAE government if it goes by the 2016 National Disaster Management Plan (NDMA).
8:39 AM, 23 Aug

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will conduct today an in-person review of the functioning of relief camps. CM will visit the camps in Chengannur, Kozhencherry, Alappuzha, North Paravoor and Chalakudy
1:09 AM, 23 Aug

Amid hue and cry over the Centre's unwillingness to accept foreign funds for Kerala's rehabilitation, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday made it clear that India is committed to meeting requirements for the relief through domestic efforts.
10:44 PM, 22 Aug

Nagaland Deputy CM Y Patton meets Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan
9:10 PM, 22 Aug

Income tax officials have decided to donate their one-day salary to aid the relief operations in flood-hit Kerala, news agency PTI reported. "The Indian Revenue Service Association (an all-India body) expresses its deep concern and empathy with the disaster affected people of Kerala facing unprecedented floods in the state," according to an official statement issued today.
8:39 PM, 22 Aug

The Indian navy on Wednesday called off its 14-day long rescue operations in flood-hit Kerala during which it had evacuated 16,005 people, saying there were no more more requests for evacuation as flood waters were receding in affected areas. Commending their contribution to relief and rescue operations, Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday said that the government has decided to organise a farewell on August 26 to express its gratitude, reported ANI.
8:09 PM, 22 Aug

"In 3rd test match between England and India when India won, captain V.Kohli said, this win is dedicated to the victims. Even from England they're keeping us in their thoughts. The whole world is sending us love and that strengthens us further to overcome this," says Vijayan.
8:08 PM, 22 Aug

"On July 30 water levels were below orange alert & till Aug 7 water was receding, on Aug 8 heavy rain started and water levels began to increase. On Aug 15 Mullaperiyar Dam was opened. Nobody could have foreseen this but still warnings were given and evacuations were done," says Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan.
7:23 PM, 22 Aug

"2016 National Disaster Management Policy says, 'if govt of another country voluntarily offers assistance as a goodwill gesture in solidarity with the disaster victims,the central government may accept the offer'. Right now only talk is happening, let us see what happens," says Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan.
5:43 PM, 22 Aug

Former Kerala CM Oomen Chandy writes to PM Modi.
3:25 PM, 22 Aug

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor held high-level briefings at the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva on Aug 20-21 on Kerala floods to identify avenues through which international organisations,the UN & the Red Cross, can support relief, rehabilitation and rebuilding operations in Kerala.
2:50 PM, 22 Aug

A man lights lamps to pay tribute to Kerala flood victims, in Amritsar on Tuesday
2:45 PM, 22 Aug

Muslims collect fund for the victims of Kerala floods, after offering prayers at Eidgah on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, in Karimganj district of Assam on Wednesday
2:42 PM, 22 Aug

Kerala’s Idukki district in the Western Ghats, one of the most affected regions in the unprecedented rains, remained cut off from the mainland for the seventh day.
2:42 PM, 22 Aug

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan greeted the people of Kerala on the occasion of Eid
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The waters may be receding in Kerala but previous post-flood scenarios in other states suggest it could take years for the southern state to help rebuild its people's lives, destroyed in one of the worst floods in a century, and some more to implement measures that could significantly minimise the impact of a similar disaster.

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The Kerala government has estimated a loss of Rs 20,000 crore, with Idukki, Malappuram, Kottayam and Ernakulam districts being the worst affected. Government officials say the state's topmost priority is to rescue people and provide lakhs of the affected with relief materials. They, however, admit that rebuilding the state will be a "daunting task".

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