Relief and Rescue Operations by Sewabharati volunteers in Idukki District
Monsoon Floods in Kerala - Sewabharati on ground with rescue and relief.
Kottayam(Kerala): sewabharati workers are on ground with full fledged relief and rescue operations, as kerala is struggling with Monsoon floods. Residents of Ambrose colony near kottayam were rescued by timely intervention of Sewabharati volunteers, risking their own life. The volunteers also rescued a boy, who was taken away by a rushing flood water stream.
The boy Master Alan (10 yrs) fell in to the stream near 'thekkum palam' and his friend started shouting. This alarmed sewabharati workers on ground and they rushed to the water stream risking own lives, and saved the boy successfully. The boy Alan, was later admitted to kottayam Medical college and is safe.
Sewabharati workers were seen helping the residents to move to safer places, and they also distributed food packets and other necessary items. A team of 30 volunteers are still camping in Mallussery area. R. Rajeev (RSS district karyavah) , P. D. Babu (Mandal Sewa pramukh), Pratheesh Mallussery etc are leading the rescue and relief operations.
Kottayam(Kerala): sewabharati workers are on ground with full fledged relief and rescue operations, as kerala is struggling with Monsoon floods. Residents of Ambrose colony near kottayam were rescued by timely intervention of Sewabharati volunteers, risking their own life. The volunteers also rescued a boy, who was taken away by a rushing flood water stream.
The boy Master Alan (10 yrs) fell in to the stream near 'thekkum palam' and his friend started shouting. This alarmed sewabharati workers on ground and they rushed to the water stream risking own lives, and saved the boy successfully. The boy Alan, was later admitted to kottayam Medical college and is safe.
Sewabharati workers were seen helping the residents to move to safer places, and they also distributed food packets and other necessary items. A team of 30 volunteers are still camping in Mallussery area. R. Rajeev (RSS district karyavah) , P. D. Babu (Mandal Sewa pramukh), Pratheesh Mallussery etc are leading the rescue and relief operations.
RSS: Kerala Swayamsevaks in action at rescue operations in Idukki District
Landslips triggered by heavy downpour have claimed 13 lives in the high ranges of Idukki district today. RSS volunteers are also actively engaged in rescue operations alongwith police and fireforce in areas affected by landslides in Idukki district.
The dead included three children as their houses on slopes of the hills were swept away by flash floods caused by heavy rains battering the area since Sunday, police said.
Josna (16) and Josmi (13) children of Jose died in the landslip in Thadiyambattu. Annamma (60) of Idukki, Pappachan (65), his wife Thankamma (55), Thresiamma, mother of Sabu, Sharada, Rajan of Devikulam, Joshy of Valara and Jibin of Palakkad died when earth caved in. The body of one boy has not been identified.
The collector has sought the help of the navy for rescue operations. The state government has sought help from the centre. Revenue Minister Adoor Prakash said that an amount of Rs 2 lakhs would be given to the kin of the dead. The minister has left for Idukki.
The house of Babu of Painavu 56 Colony has been completely washed away. Search is on to trace him.
Casualties were reported from Kunchithanni, Karimannur and Urumbidam. Roads linking the hilly district with the rest of the state have been blocked by boulders and rubble crashing down in landslides.
Idukki MLA Roshi Augustine said relief works are hampered by disruption in road traffic. However, the district administration has geared up to meet the situation with the help of local people, Augustine said.
The water level is rising in Idukki and Mullaperiyar reservoirs. Shutters of small dams have been opened.
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