Erratic heavy monsoon rain due to deep depression has created havoc in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamilnadu, Karnataka, and Kerala. The situation is grim, as eighty lives were lost in these floods. One thousand three hundred eighteen flood comfort camps had been set up in Kerala to offer refuge to at least 65,519 humans.
NDRF has rescued over forty-two 000 people in Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan noted in his tweet that 57 deaths had been recorded in the last 3 days. All the academic establishments were closed, and rail, street, and air services were affected. It and the government scramble to rescue people from low-mendacity and submerged regions. The Indian Metrological Department has issued a crimson alert in seven districts of Kerala.
Around 24 humans have misplaced their lives in Karnataka, and floods have marooned 74 talukas in 16 districts. Over 12,000 houses were given damaged due to floods. Six hundred twenty-four relief camps have been installed to offer refuge to the affected human beings. 1. Floods destroyed five lakh hectares of standing crops and greens. Floods and rains have left a trail of destruction in substantial regions of the country’s north, coastal, and Malnad districts. Other affected districts include Bagalkot, Vijayapura, Raichur, Yadgiri, Uttara Kannada, Dakshina Kannada, Shivamogga, Kodagu, and Chikkamagalur.
The Nilgiris in Tamilnadu’s rapid evaluation revealed that 1,200 households are taking shelter in 20 relief camps. A total of 250 houses are damaged, and 900 homes are partially damaged (according to The Times of India, Dinathanthi, The Hindu, Dhinagaran, and Media). One thousand two hundred acres of vegetative land washed away in the flood. Humans’ immediate needs are dry food and warm clothes.
As of August 9, 2019, the loss of life toll reached 29 and over 2. Eighty-five lakh people had been affected because of the devastating floods in Western Maharashtra’s five districts. Sangli and Kolhapur, which are taken into consideration by the sugar bowls of Maharashtra, are absolutely submerged, threatening the livelihood of the farmers. Landslides and flash floods have destroyed homes, broken roads, and swept electric poles and
trees away. Caritas India is assessing the scenario in all the states with its floor presence via its local partners. The on-floor workforce likewinteragencyates with Interagency agencies of Kerala, Karnataka, Andhradesh, Tami, Nadu, and Maharashtra and to share employers for sharing non-stop statistics for green comfort activities. Shelter and Living Supplies are Critical needs of the humans living within the remedy camps.