HP govt announces Rs 5 cr financial help for flood-hit Kerala

Thakur expressed hope that the situation would soon normalize and the flood-affected people would be rehabilitated by the Kerala government on top priority.

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur today announced a financial assistance of Rs 5 crore to flood-hit Kerala.

"The situation in Kerala is grave due to the floods and the entire nation is with the people of the state in this hour of distress," he said.

Thakur expressed hope that the situation would soon normalize and the flood-affected people would be rehabilitated by the Kerala government on top priority.

Thousands of people stranded in isolated buildings and rooftops in flood-hit Kerala were rescued today. The death toll in the state touched 194 in the second spell of monsoon fury since August 8 even as rains and fresh landslides were reported in some places.

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