THIRUVANATHAPURAM: As flood waters receded in Kerala, rescue operations had been halted lately by means of the Navy and other people steadily started returning to their homes, lots of them slightly liveable, even as a political row brewed over accepting international help.
The state's LDF executive said such help will have to be accredited even as the Centre made it transparent it may not accept money donation from international nations as consistent with a long-standing coverage.
As the offer of USD 100 million (Rs 700 crore) help by means of the United Arab Emirates gave the impression stuck, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said his executive would approach Prime Minister Narendra Modi, if wanted, to get the aid cleared.
The state executive additionally drew flak from the Opposition, which alleged it was an artificial disaster as the folks weren't warned prematurely about the opening of dam shutters sooner than the worst rains in nearly a century submerged half the state.
As it all started the recovery efforts, the state additionally saw its traditional amity in full swing, with a mosque opening its portals to troubled Hindus, and Muslims cleaning temples -- all of which bore the brunt of the murderous monsoon over the past fortnight.
But stories of misery and despair persisted to pour in from different parts as many discovered their homes full of huge mounds of dust and dust left by means of the receding flood waters.
A 68-year-old man committed suicide at his home as he was not able to get over the surprise of what was left of his living at Kothad in Ernakulam district, close on the heels of a teenaged boy from Kozhikode taking his existence after his certificates had been destroyed in the floods.
Officials said flight operations from flood-hit Kochi world airport, which has remained closed for more than per week, will resume from August 29, as an alternative of August 26, as it might require more time to mobilise the personnel, maximum of whom had been affected by the floods.
With the rescue operations in the affected spaces nearing an in depth, the government grew to become its consideration to rehabilitating other people, days after the monsoon fury ravaged the state claiming 231 lives and forcing more than 14.50 lakh out of their homes.
Chief Minister Vijayan said 13.43 lakh other people had been nonetheless in 3,314 relief camps.
The Navy called off its 14-day-long rescue operations, pronouncing there were no more requests for evacuation.
The day additionally saw a political row breaking out with the opposition Congress-led UDF and the BJP blaming the state executive for the "man-made disaster", a charge Vijayan denied.
Bakrid, the competition of sacrifice, was marked by means of particular prayers at mosques in Kerala for many who misplaced their lives in the floods and those that continue to endure due to the unparalleled deluge.
In Tamil Nadu too, prayers had been presented for the well-being of the ones affected by the floods in the neighbouring state.
Referring to experiences that the Centre was not likely to simply accept international price range for Kerala, Vijayan said there were no hindrances for accepting international price range as such.
"Donations from other countries are acceptable. Will approach PM if required," he told newshounds right here.
The state executive wanted to sort out the issue by means of protecting discussions on the reputable stage, however, if vital, would search the prime minister's intervention, he added.
Congress in the state termed disappointing experiences that the Centre was not likely to simply accept international donations made in money.
Vijayan said the floods and landslides had been due to unseasonal heavy rains the state experienced from August eight and not due to the outlet of the shutters of dams, as alleged by means of the opposition.
The chief minister said the state had gained 164 consistent with cent more rains throughout this monsoon season than the traditional.
"It is true that government was able to fruitfully manage the dams and this is why we were able to check the quantum of damage," he said.
Leader of Opposition in the state assembly Ramesh Chennithala demanded a judicial probe into the instances that resulted in unlock of water from 40-odd dams at a time.
The chief minister, who thanked the Indian cricket team captain Virat Kholi for remembering the flood sufferers, said his executive will honour the defence group of workers who took phase in the rescue operations on August 26.
Vijayan said the government would not close its eyes to the miseries of the folks and will stand in conjunction with them and lend a hand in rebuilding their lives.
The state has estimated its loss in the deluge at Rs 20,000 crore and desires an meantime help of Rs 2,600 crore from the Centre.
The Centre the day gone by released Rs 600 crore, together with the Rs 500 crore announced by means of the prime minister.
The state's LDF executive said such help will have to be accredited even as the Centre made it transparent it may not accept money donation from international nations as consistent with a long-standing coverage.
As the offer of USD 100 million (Rs 700 crore) help by means of the United Arab Emirates gave the impression stuck, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said his executive would approach Prime Minister Narendra Modi, if wanted, to get the aid cleared.
The state executive additionally drew flak from the Opposition, which alleged it was an artificial disaster as the folks weren't warned prematurely about the opening of dam shutters sooner than the worst rains in nearly a century submerged half the state.
As it all started the recovery efforts, the state additionally saw its traditional amity in full swing, with a mosque opening its portals to troubled Hindus, and Muslims cleaning temples -- all of which bore the brunt of the murderous monsoon over the past fortnight.
But stories of misery and despair persisted to pour in from different parts as many discovered their homes full of huge mounds of dust and dust left by means of the receding flood waters.
A 68-year-old man committed suicide at his home as he was not able to get over the surprise of what was left of his living at Kothad in Ernakulam district, close on the heels of a teenaged boy from Kozhikode taking his existence after his certificates had been destroyed in the floods.
Officials said flight operations from flood-hit Kochi world airport, which has remained closed for more than per week, will resume from August 29, as an alternative of August 26, as it might require more time to mobilise the personnel, maximum of whom had been affected by the floods.
With the rescue operations in the affected spaces nearing an in depth, the government grew to become its consideration to rehabilitating other people, days after the monsoon fury ravaged the state claiming 231 lives and forcing more than 14.50 lakh out of their homes.
Chief Minister Vijayan said 13.43 lakh other people had been nonetheless in 3,314 relief camps.
The Navy called off its 14-day-long rescue operations, pronouncing there were no more requests for evacuation.
The day additionally saw a political row breaking out with the opposition Congress-led UDF and the BJP blaming the state executive for the "man-made disaster", a charge Vijayan denied.
Bakrid, the competition of sacrifice, was marked by means of particular prayers at mosques in Kerala for many who misplaced their lives in the floods and those that continue to endure due to the unparalleled deluge.
In Tamil Nadu too, prayers had been presented for the well-being of the ones affected by the floods in the neighbouring state.
Referring to experiences that the Centre was not likely to simply accept international price range for Kerala, Vijayan said there were no hindrances for accepting international price range as such.
"Donations from other countries are acceptable. Will approach PM if required," he told newshounds right here.
The state executive wanted to sort out the issue by means of protecting discussions on the reputable stage, however, if vital, would search the prime minister's intervention, he added.
Congress in the state termed disappointing experiences that the Centre was not likely to simply accept international donations made in money.
Vijayan said the floods and landslides had been due to unseasonal heavy rains the state experienced from August eight and not due to the outlet of the shutters of dams, as alleged by means of the opposition.
The chief minister said the state had gained 164 consistent with cent more rains throughout this monsoon season than the traditional.
"It is true that government was able to fruitfully manage the dams and this is why we were able to check the quantum of damage," he said.
Leader of Opposition in the state assembly Ramesh Chennithala demanded a judicial probe into the instances that resulted in unlock of water from 40-odd dams at a time.
The chief minister, who thanked the Indian cricket team captain Virat Kholi for remembering the flood sufferers, said his executive will honour the defence group of workers who took phase in the rescue operations on August 26.
Vijayan said the government would not close its eyes to the miseries of the folks and will stand in conjunction with them and lend a hand in rebuilding their lives.
The state has estimated its loss in the deluge at Rs 20,000 crore and desires an meantime help of Rs 2,600 crore from the Centre.
The Centre the day gone by released Rs 600 crore, together with the Rs 500 crore announced by means of the prime minister.
As floods recede, Keralites return to shattered homes; row over foreign help
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