Kerala floods latest: Outbreaks of disease feared in rescue camps

A ruthless flood caused by monsoon rain caused damage to the state of Kerala in southern India.

The flood that began on August 8 is the worst in the state of Kerala in the 1st century and the authorities say landslides and high water levels have killed hundreds of people.

The death toll has now exceeded 350 people. Landslides are the main cause of death after heavy rain.

Currently there are 4,000 relief camps in the state to accommodate hundreds of thousands of people who evacuated their homes.

A save-the-children spokesman, Mr. Deventra Synthak, told Sky News: "The scale of the disaster here is very scary.

But now the rain subsides and aid workers express concern about the rest of the water.

Stagnant water may be a breeding ground for fatal diseases such as cholera and malaria, which may cause varicella.

Aid workers also report that about 10,000 people are still stuck in remote villages and can not access medicines, food and fresh water.

Singhd told Sky News that he is in a relief camp for four to five days without knowing whether people are suitable for returning home.

"We were shocked that lives were lost and the damage expanded as floods continued in Kerala," he said.

"As more than 250,000 people evacuated and hundreds of people were killed, we can hardly imagine the labor costs of this ongoing tragedy."

Dozens of military helicopters are flying in dangerous places to search for people trapped on the roof.

Many of the least accessible areas have no aid for several days and can only be accessed by boats and helicopters - the authorities are concerned about food and water shortages in these areas.

Estimated losses are 2.35 billion pounds as the 6,200-mile roads and 134 bridges were damaged and the transmission lines were shot down.

Editor's note: Kerala's rain, known as the most serious Prime Minister of Pinaria and Villamany since 1924, killed more than 350 people and lost thousands of homes. According to the latest statistics, 80,000 people have been rescued so far. More than 1,500 relief camps have been set up in the state, and at least 2, 23, 139 people are now housed. In the multipart series, Firstpost seeks to analyze the short-term and long-term impact these unprecedented floods have on people's lives, the national economy and the environment.

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Raul Gandhi parliamentary chairman will move Kerala to the area affected by the flood for two days. On Tuesday, he visited Chengannur, Chalakudy and Paravur, several flood rescue camps in the most affected areas. Raul talked to nearly 200 people at Astani's St Francis Academy School and said, "We are hoping that you know that you are not alone, we are with you. We Is not in Delhi or Kerala, Congress is collecting money to help you in a limited way, "he plans to visit several places including Kochi today.

Due to bad weather conditions, the aerial investigation plan of the flood victim Kochi by Kerala State Narendora Modi was canceled. In order to understand Kerala's current situation and casualties, he holds consultations with Prime Minister Pinariya Vijayan of Kerala and Minister of KJ Alphons. Telecommunication lines and power lines are not working properly, and the authorities have issued more warnings about bad conditions. About 320 boats and 30 military helicopters are maneuvering everywhere in Kerala. To date, 16 states, 42 Navy, 39 National Disaster Relief Teams and 28 Coast Guards are engaged in rescue activities in the state. The other 14 NDRF teams are expected to join their actions soon.