NEW DELHI: In view of the devastation in Kerala due to heavy rains, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the state government is making every possible effort to support affected families and coordinate relief and recovery operations.
He also urged all Congress workers and volunteers to assist these efforts.
“Deeply saddened by the devastation caused by heavy rains across Kerala. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the eight people who have lost their lives. May those still missing be found safe, and the injured make a swift recovery,” Gandhi said on X.
“The state government is making every possible effort to support affected families and coordinate relief and recovery operations. I urge all Congress workers and volunteers to assist these efforts in every possible way,” he said.
“Please remain vigilant, especially in the hilly regions, and follow the guidance of the authorities,” the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha said.
Kerala stands united in this difficult hour, he asserted.
“I stand firmly with every affected family,” Gandhi said.
Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan said that eight people have died, an equal number were missing and 13 injured in the previous day’s heavy rains which caused landslides, waterlogging and property damage in many parts of the state.
In a statement issued by his office, Satheesan also said that 27 houses were completely destroyed, 196 homes were partially damaged and 5,792 people have been shifted to the 209 relief camps set up across the state.
The government will ensure assistance to the families of the deceased and those who have lost their homes and livelihoods, he further said.
Congress MP from Wayanad Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also condoled the loss of lives in the devastating rains in Kerala.
“My heart goes out to the people of Kerala affected by the devastating rains. My deepest condolences to the families who have lost loved ones. I pray for the safe return of those who are missing and a speedy recovery for the injured,” she said on X.
In this difficult hour, the Congress-led UDF government is on the ground carrying out relief and rescue work, Priyanka Gandhi said.
“I urge all Congress and UDF workers to stand with those affected and extend every possible support,” she said.
